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Your taxi-driving correspondent may be pleased to know that Valeo does a solid flywheel/clutch replacement for VW Passats and some Fords. I paid £550 to have one fitted, including parts and have had no trouble whatsoever with my 2001 Passat since and I tow a caravan. The Valeo flywheel took about took a week to 'bed in' (or for me to adjust my driving style) but is an absolutely sound piece of kit and apparently lots of taxi drivers in my area fit them and they outlast the base vehicle. Google the Valeo website for more info. The Valeo technical help desk gives further assistance and the part number required.

Asked on 12 March 2010 by T.M., Whitley Bay

Answered by Honest John

Useful advice. But do you notice any difference to the way the car drives? Is it harsher? Obviously the gearbox must be holding up despite the increased torque reactions on it changing from 1st to 2nd and 2d to 3rd that the DMF is supposed to help absorb. But if all is well, then how did DMFs ever creep their way into the drivetrains of almost every 4 cylinder diesel?

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