I've got a new motorhome!

[izwozral]

Not really, it just feels like a new mh.


New clutch, dual mass flywheel thingymajig whatever that is, gear linkage stripped and parts replaced [damaged due to whacking me knob with a mallet - not advisable apparently, it harms it], pre-MOT inspection all round. £1095.00 which is better than the £2k I was expecting.

For a 20 year old MH it's now driving very smooth, gear changing is a lot easier and no sudden limp modes or over revving.

Work carried out by https://www.rvmrepairs.co.uk/ who service and repair school buses, coaches and HGV's.

Labour charge is £65 per hour which I think is reasonable.

Happy chappy!

 

[Robmac]

Ah the dreaded Dual Mass Flywheel Ral.

I got through a couple of those on a Sprinter.

 

[trevskoda]

Type a is conetic new type, b is old type units

 

[Robmac]

Type a is conetic new type, b is old type unitsView attachment 141167View attachment 141168

I'd weld the fekkin things together if I had my way Trev!

 

[alcam]

I'd weld the fekkin things together if I had my way Trev!

Still haven't a clue what they are .
Please nobody tell me .
There will be no point

 

[izwozral]

Still haven't a clue what they are .
Please nobody tell me .
There will be no point

My reaction pretty much when the mechanic explained them to me. The tumble weeds started to cross my vision after about 5 minutes.

 

[Robmac]

My reaction pretty much when the mechanic explained them to me. The tumble weeds started to cross my vision after about 5 minutes.

The Sprinter DMF was good for about 100k miles Ral so I doubt you'll ever have to worry about it again.

 

[trevskoda]

Basicly new type is a cushened unit bit like a elastic band where as the old solid unit was a bit more harsh, well if you are a cr-p driver.
There are some solid replacements on the market to swap back, but beware merks have a habit of bu--ering up the back crank bearing housing im told.
Would i like new unit, big no as just more to go wrong.

 

[izwozral]

Basicly new type is a cushened unit bit like a elastic band where as the old solid unit was a bit more harsh, well if you are a cr-p driver.
There are some solid replacements on the market to swap back, but beware merks have a habit of bu--ering up the back crank bearing housing im told.
Would i like new unit, big no as just more to go wrong.

 

[trevskoda]

The great unwashed.

 

[Drover]

It just stops the vibrations.
The Beach Boys will be gutted

 

[Wightman]

Type a is conetic new type, b is old type unitsView attachment 141167View attachment 141168

Now now Trev your not allowed to say old and new on this site