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• Toyota Corolla and Verso (2002 - 2007) - 06 2.2D Clunking noise 1 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  before engaging gear, the clunk then occured, I will try this again this weekend. would I be justified in suspecting the gearbox, or Heaven forbid,the dreaded "Dual Mass" flywheel (if this car has one) Any ideas out there, before I tackle Mr Toyota next week, grateful for any comments. tidzertornado
• Nissan Primera IV p12 (2002 - 2006) - 2002 2.2D Engine Trouble! 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  had it today. He got into the ECU but no faults came up. He tried replacing the injectors but no difference. He says he'd be very surprised if it was the air flow meter. I got the clutch replaced on Nov 07 and he wonders does the Dual Mass Flywheel needs replacing too? Ouch expensive! Ring any bells
• DMF's and the van connection 14 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Many threads here about the fragility and the cost of dual mass flywheels, which i confess i didn't know anything about till probably 12 months ago, thanks to the good chaps here. I always where poss have proper auto's so haven't wrecked one yet. There's advice to start the vehicle rolling
• Vauxhall Cascada - Clutch Burnout in under 19,000 miles? 3 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  day (yes I called the husband to come rescue me as I had kids in the car and I am a firm believer that if I dont feel comfortable with something, dont do it! ) and this is their email..... We have found evidence of thermal overload to the clutch plate, clutch cover and the dual mass flywheel
• High mileage driver looking for next (used) car 17 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all, I do about 20,000 miles a year. I work for myself, IT related, and I'm looking for my next car. My '07 BMW 525d 3.0 touring has done 171k and has cost me a lot of money in the last year, with new dual mass flywheel, clutch & crankshaft pulley. It had a replacement DPF at 120k
• Volvo C30 - Car buying lack of thought /knowledge 16 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  and type, diesel was not suitable. I have had to pay for a new DPF.  When the clutch went the cost was increased for having to pay for a dual mass flywheel.  There have been other costs as well which I had not anticipated. When back at the dealer/ garage I had said about looking
• Mondeo tdci 130 Ghia estate 2003 Euro 3 - Mondeo tdci not coming on boost., 7 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  blanked the thing off. Inlet manifold is also cleaned and fitted new gaskets when replacing. Intercooler is clear and no splits. Dual mass flywheel replaced including new clutch etc. New set of injectors and recode including a software update. New exhaust system including cat. No fault codes
• Duplicate thread - someone delete this please! 4 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  but i like 'em) I've found horror stories to go with just about every car listed above, including Dual mass flywheel failure, costly Diesel Particulate filter replacement, cambelt failure, suspension failure, electrics failure, swirl valve in inlet manifold failure etc. etc. But which
• Ford Mondeo - warranty company wont pay 21 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  the dual mass flywheel and pressure plate fingers failed.The warranty company refused to pay out saying that his driving style had caused the problem. He has just sent me a bill for almost a £1000 pounds. to cover the cost of his repair.He made no contact prior to sending me the bill.It
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 06 2.0 gti thumping noise felt thru clutch pedal o 28 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  somewhere? but when i left the car into the VW dealer for a check they said its nothing to worry about and has something to do with the DMF (dual mass flywheel) In other words VW dealer says this is a normal type sound on a Golf GTI 2.0 FSI turbo! Is there anyone out there has the same type of problem
• Honda Accord - 2004 Accord v 2008 Mondeo mk 4 24 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  a dual-mass flywheel problem. I've never driven an automatic car though. What should I look out for? Are dealers doing off-premises sales at the moment (which could potentially give me greater rights if the vehicle's crap)? Thanks Jamie
• Ford Focus - Car Advice 25 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  afford a lemon or to upgrade every few year so my next car will be driven until it dies. My budget is £3500 i have been looking at ford focuses around 2009/2010 doing alot of research and reading alot of bad press around fords and their cluth dual mass flywheel problems and powershift etc
• Peugeot 308 - Faulty clutch on car purchased from dealer 19 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  mass flywheel. Im unsure whether the dealer would replace the DMF even if it did need requiring. I maybe left with a half completed job. My immediate plan is to take the car to a second indepdent Peugeot dealer for confirmation of the clutch. What should be my next steps?
• VW Golf - Bought from a dealer and have a problem or two 27 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  the underside of the engine once or twice, and now on closer inspection it appears to be all the time at idle, it just depends on whether you're next to a wall etc as to whether you can hear it. If you get down on the floor, you  can easily hear it. Essentially, sounds like the dual mass flywheel
• Ford Focus - how to sell faulty car 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  . I bought the car for £3600 less than two years back from a dealer and spent nearly £3000 for repairs so far (clutch and dual mass flywheel, head gasket and timing belt and other miscellaneous repairs). I would like to know how much my car is worth now. is it worth selling it after fixing
• Potentially 1 of about 7 makes - best used diesel estate for 4-5k??? 16 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  but i like 'em) I've found horror stories to go with just about every car listed above, including Dual mass flywheel failure, costly Diesel Particulate filter replacement, cambelt failure, suspension failure, electrics failure, swirl valve in inlet manifold failure etc. etc. But which
• Ford Mondeo TDCI 130 Ghia X - Mk3 Mondeo TDCI 130 Catestrophic Engine Failure 1 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  of burning rubber. I took back to the garage who replaced and fitted a new crackshaft pulley and v belt. The car has always had the warm-start issue which upon looking at forums like this could be isolated to either a PCM update and injector calibration, or dual mass flywheel (hopefully not!)
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0TDCi clutch woes 7 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  be adjusted to rectify the drag (im assuming this is what it is) so the question is am i really looking at a whole new clutch kit and possible dual mass flywheel (it does clatter a bit when starting and a vibration can be felt through the pedal, and has done 91,000) Im told if the starter motor is removed
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 07 1.8 DMF again and vehicle decision 12 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  up in vehicle size to Focus or Skoda Octavia. I'm waiting to have a test drive in an Octavia. I hope to try a manual, which I understand has a dual mass flywheel, and a DSG automatic, which I have been told does not. I am a bit worried about the DSG gearbox because of my drive, which involves
• Audi S5 - Chirping Audi S5 4 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  dual mass flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, clutch release bearing. LUK full Repset clutch kit. The clutch is a Self Adjusting Clutch so have installed with the correct tool. Replaced all these components. Started car. Everything was fine. Could engage gears no problem. Clutch felt fine