jts46
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Bad luck, what are the symptoms?
Slipping, no drive, juddering?
When does the service schedule call for replacement?
John.
I had this go on a Skoda Octavia with the same 130 engine. About 50k miles so relatively low mileage.
I was told then that it is possible to fit a solid flywheel to this engine so no more possible problems with DMFs.
It wasn't taken up as the it was a company car and the lease company would not let it have a modification from standard. Their loss as it went again after 20k miles taking the gearbox out with it.
Might be worth while investigating if the solid flywheeel is still possible.
The other half had a Fabia VRs with the same engine but it was fitted as standard with the solid flywheel and was far smoother than any diesel I've had with a DMF, revved better as well due to the lower mass.
Have you got a 3rd party warranty on your Cali?Thanks for info, but vehicle in hands of insurance company and at a not so local garage (about 1 hours drive from where we are in France). Not a VW franchise but a Peugeot franchise.
Well the Travel Insurance I buy does. Normally Health cover and Vehicle Breakdown cover if you wish. Accident Cover is normally covered by your normal Vehicle Insurance.
Vehicle Breakdown cover normally has a cash limit on repair costs but includes hotel/hire vehicle costs and repatriation costs for vehicles that cannot be repaired in a timely manner.
As an example check out the AA and RAC sites. CC does it as well.[
Thanks WG, I didn't know that. Being new to touring I always assumed my travel insurance was for illness, flights, baggage etc. I will check and review my policy.
As an example From the Caravan Club - Travel InsuranceThanks WG, I didn't know that. Being new to touring I always assumed my travel insurance was for illness, flights, baggage etc. I will check and review my policy.
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