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Sachs Recommend the following steps to maximise the service life of Dual Mass Flywheels. The Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) is designed to dampen engine vibrations within certain pre-determined ranges for each vehicle type. DMFs are required on modern engines in order to cope with the increased vibrational characteristics generated by these new engines. Conventional torsion dampers, which are traditionally incorporated into the driven plate, cannot cope with these increased demands. On modern engine d …

Changing the clutch on your 6 speed Volkswagen, Audi, Seat or Skoda? Don't forget to check your input shaft for play. We often find the casing needs shimming to eliminate excessive play. 

Dual mass flywheel failure can potentially be catastrophic, Luckily when this flywheel failed the vehicle was stationary and the owner turned the ignition off immediately.  Indications of a worn Dual Mass Flywheel are: Irregular noises, chattering. Vibration, juddering at bite point. Intermittent clutch slip.    Dual Mass flywheels can be expensive to replace and have a limited lifespan. We sell a range of Single mass flywheel conversions which offer a cost saving of 20-50%, of …

Here at ClutchStop we know clutches often fail at the most inconvenient time. We don't just offer next day delivery within the UK we also offer an express worldwide shipping service helping you to get back on the road ASAP. A recent example of this would be a customer in Australia ordering a Sachs Race clutch kit and LUK dual mass flywheel for his 400bhp Audi S3 at 2pm on Wednesday and receiving the following Monday at 9am See our terms and conditions for more details. …