Old whistler, lid is on the coffin, the nails are gojng in .......

[Steve_PD]

I wouldn't replace a dmf on a diesel with a smf have you heard how they sound after? And the fact they cost as much as the dmf anyway

[Diamond Hell]

have you heard how they sound after? And the fact they cost as much as the dmf anyway

What, like a taxi? 

At least the fecker shouldn't break again.

[Thom89]

Except there's an alternative to the DMF for VWs, but apparently not for Vauxhall.... unless something's crept out of the woodwork by now.

I'm sure the lads at work have replaced DMF's on Vauxhalls, with traditional Flywheel setups... I'll ask tomorrow, as its not really my Department

Thom

[SoundillusioN]

And you can all stop laughing now 

No point rushing into this 'stopping' malarky. 

I understand the Polo's still OK? 

Polo may be sold now  (probably should have kept it!) 

You buying is bud?

Nick

No mate, did ask about it for my dads missus but Chuff advised against it for what she requires.. It had some serious interest from a fella at the show so wondered if the guy went for it.

[sharki786]

theres a guys round birm ends (warwick road) and his a clutch specialist and had the same prob with a DMF for a vaux he was replacing it every 3months! and he stated that it was a feck up from the dealers or the manufacturar! hope you get it sorted!

[Horney]

Sad times Chuff bud, hope it gets resolved and carries on being a good bruiser for ya.

Nick

[Bellend]

Chuff has been unfortunate, but lets not lose sight of the that almost exactly the same DMF system is used on pretty much everything these days! and that includes as far as I'm aware, all of the VAG group of cars, and for quite a few years at that!                                    Parts prices for ALL DMF equipped cars are horrendous.. where Chuff will come out on top here, is that he is surrounded by Vauxhall people, with exactly the correct kit, and knowledge to do the job, which is one of the reasons, he felt it wise to jump ship
The rest he can write off to experience, but please, Chuff has not made any mistake buying a Vauxhall over anything else

Thom

A man with some sense. Although I will agree with DH if there's truth in his comment after the one quoted. I wouldn't buy a Vectra due to issues they have, unless I worked at a dealer cause then you know you're in safe hands.........

Passat TDI, 3 years old, 28 thousand miles.

Hello bill of over a grand as the DMF goes AND at the time, there was no SMF replacement for that engine.

[T_J_G]

You wouldn't want a SMF on a TDI Bellend. It'd vibrate like poop.

At the end of the day, Chuff'll come out on top, as Thom said he's surrounded by people who can do the work, however if it had been a Golf/Passat etc....it'd be even more £££ for Chuff.

[Bellend]

You wouldn't want a SMF on a TDI Bellend. It'd vibrate like poop.

Fair enough, to be honest, I have no idea, DMF are new to me.

[JC]

well the old girl lives . and goes soooooooooooooooooooooo much better than before.

New glow plug and starter motor refurb so all is well

Thom, thanks

DH  see you satdee

other white noise .................................................