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I have just had to replace a dual mass flywheel on a 2-litre TDCI Ford Focus at 51,000 miles. I was amazed to learn from the dealer that 50,000 miles is considered “par for the course” for this contraption.
I was even more amazed to find that when the “cushion” between the flywheels disintegrates it wrecks the clutch and starter motor as well. I was told that high mileage van drivers are now having the two flywheels welded together. I tried various diesel cars (Golf, Megane, Volvo etc) but chose a Focus as it was the best drive. I like diesels – the low down urge, the relaxed cruise and the 50mpg. So can you help? Is there a 2-litre manual diesel out there without the dreaded DMF?
I was even more amazed to find that when the “cushion” between the flywheels disintegrates it wrecks the clutch and starter motor as well. I was told that high mileage van drivers are now having the two flywheels welded together. I tried various diesel cars (Golf, Megane, Volvo etc) but chose a Focus as it was the best drive. I like diesels – the low down urge, the relaxed cruise and the 50mpg. So can you help? Is there a 2-litre manual diesel out there without the dreaded DMF?
Asked on 10 September 2011 by DLR, Sevenoaks
Answered by
Honest John
Sorry, no. Ford has done away with them for the Fiesta ECOnetic, and may have for the latest Focus ECOnetic, using engine management to achieve the same effect. Otherwise the only way to avoid them on diesels is to buy a torque converter automatic. Twin clutch automatics like DSGs and Powershifts still have them.
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