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Car in garage having clutch done.We have just found out it has already got flywheel conversion kit on .So the clutch we purchased is wrong.What parts do I need to buy as I want to check prices out.The clutch is worn badly.

I got conversion kit fitted on my Galaxy ...unfortunately . First of all there was a significant increase in engine noise and vibration and secondly it lasted me 13 months only . Car is in garage just now and proper dual mass type clutch will be fitted .

So what exactly is the issue? Has it previously had a solid type flywheel clutch conversion and it's not lasted very long? What has led you or the garage to conclude that the wrong clutch was fitted in the first place?

The diesel Galaxies from the factory were fitted with dual mass flywheels to damp vibrations and provide smoother drive and torque, which also gives the driveline an easier time. Because dual mass flywheels are prone to failure and costly to replace people sometimes choose to replace the whole clutch and flywheel setup with a solid flywheel and clutch to suit, but this isn't a miracle fix, because the transmission, clutch and driveshafts are subjected to more vibration and stress.

If you bought a clutch intended for the factory fitted dual mass flywheel then it won't suit the solid flywheel, but I don't know what the difference in price between the dual mass and solid clutch/ flywheel kits is, I would expect the solid flywheel kit to be cheaper because it's simpler to manufacture.

If you plan to get rid of the car fairly soon and assuming your solid flywheel is in a re-usable condition then your cheapest fix will be just to replace the clutch and pressure plate with one intended for use with the solid type flywheel.