WILTSHIRE TRANSMISSIONS

GEARBOX REPAIR

Want to save money and still get a great job done?
Let us repair your gearbox. we will give you a fixed price on labour prior to starting work and will strip your gearbox to find out what’s wrong. We will then contact you with the cost of the parts required to make a good repair and if your happy to proceed then we can normally complete the job within 24 hours.
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CLUTCH REPLACEMENT

Clutches are important for the control of your vehicle and if yours is faulty, you could be putting your safety on the road at risk. Our team at Wiltshire Transmissions can help you get that control back with our clutch repairs and replacement in Swindon. You'll get a comprehensive service from our skilled mechanics who'll ensure all those prickly issues are resolved, allowing you to drive away safely.

DUEL MASS FLYWHEEL

Somewhat ironically, and despite the fact that the primary purpose of dual mass flywheels is to reduce engine vibrations, excessive vibration that may or may not be accompanied by “clunking”, “thudding”, or other mechanical noises is usually the first symptom of a failed or failing dual mass flywheel.

Bear in mind though that a clunking or thudding noise can also be caused by drive train issues such as worn or damaged U-joints, drive shaft support bearings, and damaged/broken engine and/or gearbox mounts. All of these possible causes MUST be investigated and ruled out as the cause of mechanical noises or excessive vibration before a dual mass flywheel is condemned out of hand.

However, excessive vibration is NOT always caused by worn or damaged dual mass flywheels; in fact, all other possible causes of the vibration should be investigated first, using the symptoms as diagnostic aids. For instance, a full diagnostic scan MUST be performed to either eliminate or confirm misfires as a possible cause of vibrations that as we know, can sometimes only occur at certain engine speeds.   

Other possible symptoms include hard or difficult clutch operation, difficulty shifting gears, and/or a rattling sound from the gearbox in neutral while the engine is running. However, all of these issues can be caused by issues other than a failed dual mass flywheel. For instance, difficult clutch operation can be the result of a failed, broken, or damaged pressure plate, as well as by issues in the clutch master/slave cylinder(s). Similarly, difficulty in shifting gears can be caused by all of the aforementioned causes, as well as by internal gearbox issues such as inadequate lubrication, or the mechanical failure of one or more components.   

Also, be aware that poorly balanced rear wheels can, and often do, mimic the symptoms of a poorly balanced dual mass flywheel, so be sure to check the balance of all the wheels on the vehicle before condemning a dual mass flywheel.