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What affect does a solid mass flywheel have on the engine?
Does replacing the dual mass flywheel with solid mass flywheel in a 2.0 diesel Toyota Avensis have any effects on the engine?
Asked on 9 May 2016 by thejamesjamess
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It does not absorb the torque so puts strain on the transmission, particularly 1st and 2nd gears and, of course, it transmits much more vibration to the cabin.
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