2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVT LIFE - Problem with Dual Mass Flywheel or something else?

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Thu 27 Oct 2016 13:49
2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVT LIFE - Problem with Dual Mass Flywheel or something else? - Adish

Hi,

I have recently discovered that when pressing the clutch, I hear a rattling sound in my 2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVT LIFE. Having searched around, this sort of behaviour points towards a Dual Mass Flywheel issue. However, it sees that this may not be relevant for my vehicle? I searched a few car parts website and there seems to be very little information to confirm if I have a DMF in the first place.

Could you car experts please help me with these three things here:

1. Confirm if I have a DMF?

2. If I have DMF, is this problem related to DMF?

3. If I don't have a DMF, then what may be the problem?

Let me know if you need any more information!

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Thu 27 Oct 2016 14:26
2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVT LIFE - Problem with Dual Mass Flywheel or something else? - Railroad.

Dual Mass Flywheels are generally fitted on common rail turbo diesel engines that produce a lot of torque. When they fail ypu would usually expect a vibration as well as noise. Your noise could be the clutch release bearing. The bad news is you'll still have to remove the gearbox to do it.

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Thu 27 Oct 2016 15:20
2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVT LIFE - Problem with Dual Mass Flywheel or something else? - Adish

The car occassionally does vibrate quiet a bit when taking off from the 1st gear and the same when I am reversing. However, no vibrations are felt once it is in motion even at low speeds (was cruising on 1st gear in a heavy traffic situation).

The rattling sound however is present every time I press the clutch regardless of what gear I am switching to/from.

How do I know whether the condition of clutch release bearings is at its worst and it is now time to change? The car has done just 69k so far.

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Thu 27 Oct 2016 18:42
2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVT LIFE - Problem with Dual Mass Flywheel or something else? - Railroad.

Sounds like clutch judder. I guess you'll soon be treating yourself to a new clutch.

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