A3 DSG DMF & Clutch pack need changing - worth it?

[gunnag]

I own a 2007 Audi A3 Sportsback 2.0 TDI with a DSG Auto box, the engine is the BKD type and has covered approx, 170k miles. I have owned the car for 10 years and have performed all my own servicing including changing the Cam-belt & water-pump at 130k and replacing the DSG oil and filter at 40K intervals. Engine oil and filter has been replaced with correct VW504/507 spec every 8K of so.

Recently the car has been making a rattling noise at idle and when slowing down, there is also a lumpy tick-over and I can sometimes hear the starter struggling despite a new battery.

The rest if the car runs fine with good electrics, AC, ABS, Power Steering etc.

I contacted a local garage who specialize in DSG Gearboxes and their all in quote was £1300 to install a new DMF Flywheel including new clutch pack and oil etc.

Whilst I'm fond of the car and its in reasonable shape, would others justify spending £1300 to sort out the DMF? 

Seems too me that £1300 is virtually the price if the car, so I could swap it in for something newer, alternately if I do pay to get the work done then the car will keep going for a few more years.

Thoughts and comments welcome.

[Magnet]

Hello Adrian,

Until someone more knowledgeable that me on this comes along, ‘standard type clutch arrangements on automatic gearboxes’?? 

Probably exposing my ignorance here - but no worries! Never too old to learn. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

 

[cliffcoggin]

£1300 may be the value of your car but what will it cost to buy a comparable replacement vehicle? The value as a seller is always much less than the value as a buyer.

The DSG and DMF have dodgy reputations from what I have read on this forum, but I have no personal experience of the problems, and I hope not to as I too have a similar transmission. Sorry I can't advise on that score.

[gunnag]

Thanks for the replies, I think I;m considering buying a replacement car instead of repairing the DSG box as I probably need a change after 10 years of ownership.

For info the DSG (direct Shift Gearbox) system comprises of a 6 speed gearbox with a twin clutch arrangement and electronic control system. The system automatically uses the twin clutch to seamlessly change gears based on throttle input and other factors. A DMF flywheel is used to smooth out imbalances in the drivetrain much like a manual car but the clutch is a multi plate arrangement a bit like a motorbike. Its a good system and works well but the DMF flywheel wears out the same as on manual cars. I guess I'm lucky to have done over 170k miles without issue.

On the other hand I guess that £1300 isnt too bad if it keeps running for a while longer, decisions, decisions 🙂