DMF

[threepot]

Hi guys,new on here ok. May be buying 406 hdi,2l estate,reg march 1999. Clutch slipping. Can you tell by the reg date if it has a DMF? Thanks

[joethefish]

Is it a 90 or 110 hdi?

[threepot]

110 i think

[Doggy]

110's have an intercooler, (to the right of the radiator, looking at the front of the car), 90's don't have an intercooler, (or a DMF).

Assuming it's a 110, It's likely, (but not certain) to have a DMF. Most do, but some of the early examples didn't. It's also possible someone has already converted it to solid flywheel.....

Your best bet is to establish availability for either option before stripping it down.

[plod]

I have a Jan 99 HDi 110 and that has a solid flywheel as standard

Maybe someone could check on servicebox if we had your vin

[Welly]

Unless it's slipping badly (and all the time) you have got plenty of time to get something sorted if you like the car in general - and it'll give you bargaining power in the deal.

Mine used to slip when the engine/trans got hot (after an hour or so) where it would 'blip' on the rev counter under load (approx 2000 rpm) and then catch up with itself.

A solid conversion is probably the most reliable and cheapest option but also check and replace the main engine mounts for best performance.

[steve_earwig]

I have a Jan 99 HDi 110 and that has a solid flywheel as standard

Maybe someone could check on servicebox if we had your vin

Interesting I've just been looking in (the wonderful ) Service Box, D8 DW10ATEDs had a solid flywheel while D9 ones had DMFs. Allegedly.

It *should* be up to chassis VF38?RH??8080000 is a solid flywheel, after that is a DMF. I'm also wondering about the RHS/RHZ thing, how does this compare to yours?

[plod]

I have a Jan 99 HDi 110 and that has a solid flywheel as standard

Maybe someone could check on servicebox if we had your vin

Interesting I've just been looking in (the wonderful ) Service Box, D8 DW10ATEDs had a solid flywheel while D9 ones had DMFs. Allegedly.

It *should* be up to chassis VF38?RH??8080000 is a solid flywheel, after that is a DMF. I'm also wondering about the RHS/RHZ thing, how does this compare to yours?

My chassis is VF38BRHZE80699***

[threepot]

Waiting for vin. I bought this car on ebay..£375.red estate 1999 on a t. 114k. Some of you may have seen it? He tells me clutch not slipping that bad?? Worth a chance for the money i think? I spoke to a local pug specialist,he,s 90% sure its a solid f/wheel?
Thanks for all your input guys.

[lozz]

Not abad price that mate,

iweighed one in and got £350 for it so at £375 bargain,

even if it does have Dmf, id just change the plate, theres not much mention of Dmfs failing on pugs,
ive not seen one with a failed dmf, unlike ford etc, there prone,

[threepot]

You mean just the friction plate? Seen them on ebay , about £80? My Local garage chuarge about £200 labour.

[lozz]

Yup clutch /friction plate,

£80? you wouid get one alot cheaper than that, im sure,

[plod]

I paid about £145ish for the 3 piece clutch, 2 litres of gearbox oil, and a bottom engine mount and that was from the stealer !!!!!

[threepot]

Hi all. Picked car up earlier. Drives really nice for 148k. Steering,box,feel good.Good engine,no smoke,starts nice. Quiet too,and smooth. Bloody nice car actually. Clutch is slipping tho,but it got me home. Used just over £20 diesel to cover 150mls..not bad eh considering clutch slip.My dad had the petrol estate on a Y,says it was one of the nicest cars he'd owned. Anyway,got the vin..vf38erhze80727994. Hope one of you can tell what flywheel?? Cheers.

[Doggy]

VIN Invalid

Think you might have missed a digit?