Ritmo2k

Hey guys,
The dual mass flywheel has begun to fail on my S4, any advice on an economical single mass after market replacement flywheel and clutch I could use?

Thanks!

sakimano

hi there. advice:

1. don't get it resurfaced etc. They tend to fail even worse and damage the bellhousing. Are you getting the vibrations?
2. get a JHM lightweight flywheel + stage III clutch. Cost of parts is about $1700

That's all from me! The LWFW will drop about 13 lbs of rotating mass...and that will feel like a shot of horsepower. The stage III clutch is very daily drivable and holds very very well.

Ritmo2k

Hi,
Yup, it vibrates like mad. I do want a single mass unit as you describe. Any other parts you suggest to change while its removed? Also, any Canadian distro you suggest?

Thanks!

Bryant-S4

+1 completely agree with you

sakimano

not really...but wherever you get it installed MAKE SURE THEY READ THE JHM INSTRUCTIONS

their parts are a little different and require a couple of steps that some shops breeze through thinking they know it all...causing a faulty install.

v8@jhmotorsports.com or phone them in California and ask them for the best way to get this done.

they used to have a relationship with VAST but that is no longer the case with VAST preferring to work on Volvos and other cars, but not the 4.2 S4/RS4s.

if you're getting the vibration, I'm telling you this with all seriousness - get it fixed NOW. It's a MUCH bigger problem if it develops.

Here's some light reading...this will explain everything you could want to learn about our clutch/flywheel setup, including the dangers of running with a seperated DMF

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post4183004

mikeh

^^^^ Whatever he said..... Go to JHM !!