Solid Flywheel Conversion - 2.0 170 CR TDI (vrs)

After looking around for year or so, on and off, I’ve not found any forum posts detailing a solid flywheel conversion on the 2.0 CR170 tdi engine. So here’s a bit of info!

I bought a valeo conversion kit (kit4p) about 18months ago on offer (£230). Seen as my clutch and dmf have started  to slip, I’ve finally had it fitted today! One job I couldn’t really do on the drive!!

so far it seems fine! Not done many miles though. 

Theres no chatter at all when In neutral and idleing, which I thought there may be.   It is a bit noisier at low revs in 1st/2nd (rattling) if you’re listening for it. 

Feels light on the clutch but bites well and is definitely more responsive than the dmf (although that’s probably just due to been new). Picks up well and no slipping even when short shifting 3rd/4th. 

Not really much much more to say as done only 20 miles.  Massively cheaper than the dmf replacement but expect to pay up to £300 for labour as it’s subframe out job, recommend about 7/8 hour job. 

Suppose only thing to be conscious of is taking a bit more care with quick changes as I think most stuff made lighter allowing for dmf (gearbox, drive shafts etc). Bit of mechanical sympathy needed!!

will update when done a good few miles!