DMF on way out how do i tell

[adam03031980]

Just a quicky how do you tell if the DMF is on its way out reaosn i ask is sometimes car seems really smooth at idle others its a bit rough and seems like there some movement but hardly noticeable

[Welly]

Well actually the when the dmf gets ready to spew it then it will make the idle lumpy because it's kinda out of balance as it rotates.

There was a guy on here ages ago that had one fail and I remember he said this but the next stage is the flywheel actually catching the bell housing then you really must stop and get it sorted.

Other signs include churping/squeeking as you take up the drive on the clutch, slippage in 5th gear and a certain juddering as you pull away.

Before you get worried too much though have a good look at the rear lower engine mount because you can bet it's shagged and this can make the engine wobble.