I have a 2002 Focus 1.8 TDCI which is suffering from a rough uneven grumble for about three seconds at start-up - likely to be dual mass flywheel I have been told by a garage! No other noises starting, stopping or running. How long do I leave it before it needs doing?
Is it best to fit a solid flywheel replacement kit or fit a new dual mass flywheel? Have heard of problems with conversions. Is £700 a reasonable quote for conversion by non-Ford garage? What's the best place/brand to buy of either? Cheers.

 

I made my own conversion for 100 quid.

Used a tddi flywheel, welded up the original timing marks then re machined the new ones in from the tdci

 

Any other views???

 

Any other views? Anyone recommend a garage to do this near Cleethorpes?

 

solid conversion to save you money in the long run (if you're keeping the car). solid flywheel conversion seem to be cheaper than the dual mass replacement (the ones I've done/seen anyway). £700 is about right, my place normally charge around £1k for flywheel and clutch on most cars. Mainly vauxhalls or VAGs though. Seen solid flywheels on ebay for transits for £200.

 

Pretty sure Connect TDCI have solid flywheels, if you want to convert a Focus.

 

Harmonics, if you convert a dual mass for a solid prepare to take a chance on premature gearbox death

 

Anyone recommend a decent garage for carrying out DMF replacement in the Grimsby area (from experience)? Cheers.

 

never known that to happen, i have however known cranks to break after a conversion

 

yes known of a few golfs/seats and focus's having gearbox issues after a solid flywheel conversion

 

They are there for a reason could fuck you box/crank up!

 

Will stick with DMF - don't fancy the risk of solid flywheel. Anyone know of decent garage I can trust in Humberside/Lincolnshire?