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Transmission Technical Tips

DMF Conversion Kits - Service Kits

MODELS Various models fitted with DMF conversion kits (SMF) PROBLEM Vehicles already fitted with a DMF conversion kit that require new clutch units (Service Kit) RESULT Inability to supply correct clutch parts The DMF conversion kits that replace the dual mass flywheel with a single mass/solid flywheel can be manufactured by different companies. When supplying the clutch service kits for vehicles that have already been fitted with a conversion kit it is very important to establish the correct parts required as in many cases the kits are not interchangeable. Can you answer the following question...

Do you know the type of solid flywheel kit fitted to the vehicle, was it Valeo, Transmech, other?

It is imperative to find out whose conversion kit was originally fitted in order to supply the correct clutch service kit, failure to carry this out could result in costly warranty issues. If the manufacturer cannot be identified then it is far safer to supply and fit another full conversion kit or return back to the DMF system.