I have read on here that a single-mass (normal) flywheel can be fitted to an manual car in place of the troublesome dual-mass jobbie. My 1.9 TDi has a DSG 'box and has had a replacement dual-mass flywheel at 60,000 miles (at the time I was told that it had been fitted with a revised, up-rated part) and now, at only 93,000 miles is showing signs of needing another one. Can a single-mass flywheel be fitted with the DSG 'box to forever banish this curse on what has been (up to now) a great car?

You are aware that DSG doesn't have the same single clutch and flywheel as the manual? Direct-Shift Gearbox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yes, two clutches working on the flywheel, (I take it that there is only one flywheel bolted to the crank?) But my question still stands, if a manual dual-mass flywheel can be converted to single-mass can a DSG?

The traditional DMF is not applicable on DSG boxes anyway.

There is single mass flywheel, and two separate dry or wet clutches.

See the diagram:

Edited 29 September, 200916 yr by chavdarlk

Wrong. I just had a new DMF put into my DSG unit. They ONLY have the option to have DMF, no SMF flywheel available. To answer the question, yes, I think one could be put in, from a technical standpoint, but they simply don't do one that fits yet, and probably won't. Aftermarket parts for the DSG are hard to get. While A DMF can be obtained rather cheaply for a manual, the DSG is manufacturer only, costing over 500 quid! Mine lasted 102k miles, But I didn't own the car till.... 102k miles! damn. And now it needs a turbocharger! damn my luck.

That's why I wrote "The traditional DMF is not applicable on DSG boxes anyway".

The one used in DSG is special dual unit operating in two directions with neutral position in between.