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• HJ doubting diesel 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  In HJ's Saturday Telegraph column today he comments to a reader that he is getting so many reports of failed DMFs/clutches, injection pumps, injectors, turbos, intercoolers and EGR valves on diesels that he wonders whether overall running costs may be cheaper for petrol engined cars. Now I don't
• When the default answer doesn’t fit 8 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  I’m not one to criticise the site often but among the latest Ask HJ’s responses I found this one. “Which small-medium sized car would you recommend as a local taxi? Hybrids are expensive so I'm thinking a petrol, with no DMF and chain driven. Better if it is non-turbo too but that isn't a deal
• Hyundai i40 1.7 diesel - Remap 7 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  So on my 3rd i40, it's not anywhere near as fuel efficient as my last 2. I'm wondering if perhaps as its euro 6, something somewhere is impacting on fuel.? So I spoke to tuning guys who can do a remap. My question is, will this put added strain on the clutch and DMF
• Ford Transit 2.4TDDi 53 plate Jumbo 90 350 - engine pulls back at 3000 revs, 21 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Engine seems to go into limp mode when exceeding 3000 revs. Gets Kangaroo Hops.  Yet when in Neutral and static it happily goes way beyond 3000 revs,up to 5000 possibly. I have changed the fuel filter, and we had a new clutch fitted last year (solid to replace dmf).  Also have had
• Toughest car ever made 4 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  With all the talk of costly failures on modern turbo diesel cars. DPF, DMF & premature turbo failure, I'm hankering back to a simpler time. The days when a simple well maintained Diesel engine could cover massive mileages with little grief for owners. I've been in a Nissan Bluebird 2.0dLX
• Focus TDCI 2002 - Ford TDCI - Guess what... cutting out! 18 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  on fairly demanding commute), clutch/dmf replaced last year.... I've taken it to the dealer and already given up because of the usual 60-100 quid charge for the privilege of them plugging their laptop in to it and telling you something that doesn't fix it and usually requires further outlay
• Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 sri - Advice needed on problems with new car 11 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  -front bulb gone and number plate bulb gone -Anti rollbar bushing gone in back - DMF and clutch need to be replaced. My worst fears were
• VW Passat 2.0 TDI - Sell or Fix? 7 May 2017 (Forum)
  I have a 2013 Passat 2.0 CR TDi estate which has just reached 93,000 miles - we had it for a year now - doing 12,000 miles (give or take) and have been told that the DMF is starting to fail, which was one of my fears with buying another disel. The average quote is £900 to replace
• Ford Focus Diesel 1.8 TDi 2007 - Erratic RPM and loss of power 9 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  the clutch/DMF problem? I havent felt any noticable change in gear shift, but it tends to struggle uphill sometimes?   Hope to hear from someone soon.   Cheers
• Vauxhall Insignia 2.0D 160 or Hyundai I40 1.7D 136 25 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  in the Insignia ok? has the insignia clutch/DMF problem been solved? I have heard from 2 taxi drivers the i40 is not as reliable as the other vehicles Hyundai sell, is this true? Will it spend a fair bit of time in the repair bay?   He always buys his cars from the lease company for his
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0 TDCi - Change it or keep it? - comments wel 14 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi folks Have a 130bhp Mondeo TDCi hatch, 3 years old this July, 42K miles. Had a new fuel pump at 38K, and has just had a new clutch kit + DMF, all under warranty. Big question - do I keep it for a while, since the things that seem to go wrong on these have all been recently replaced, or do I
• Used car leasing 2 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  for RFL and standard servicing - but what about repairs? Since the car will go out of warranty during a 3 year rental, who picks up the tab if the engine goes pop or the car needs a new DMF? I assume since the renter does not 'own' the car that the company will be liable for these costs and provide
• ford mondeo 1.6 diesel - ford mondeo 1.6 diesel dual mass flywheel fault 8 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  the clutch now at 29000 the clutch and dmf has gone at a cost to me of £890 pounds 1 month before warranty ends fords refuse to do anything to help.this car has sounded like a farm tractor in mornings since day one what can i do
• Mondeo or Vectra / Diesel or petrol? 3 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  means chains / turbos / DMF / wat not and what more? Infact i did find a Vectra 3.0 Diesel 05 plate 85k miles done for £2200 and a Ford Mondeo 04 plate 2.0 Diesel 115K miles done for £1900... Any help or advice would be helpful..!! Cheers, Flowers.
• A4 2002 1.9TDI - Audi 14 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Car needs a new clutch, though still working, pedal is hard and bites at the top. Question does this car have a DMF, if so should it be replaced as well?  Prices for clutches vary a lot.   I assume LUK is the original though Valeo and Sachs are all listed.  Prices vary between 80
• Ford Focus Estate TDCI Estate. - What Clutch?. 23 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  for a new clutch will be his only option. My question is, Is it a DMF fitted to this vehicle?. (If it is), Then im only too familiar with the Ford dealerships rubbing their hands in anticipation of the £1200/1300 + VAT Sir, they're fond of quoting. Which in effect mean's a cheap "bargain" vehicle
• All models - Dual mass flywheel failures 22 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  some attempt to assert that the cause of the failure is misuse by the driver and hence the owner must pay. In consultation with Honest John we have created a national panel of independent automotive engineers who will examine the parts and vehicle in the event of dual mass flywheel (DMF
• Diesels falling apart 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  miles and turbo and DMF gone on that too. Last month we had a Vectra 1.9 D (2005 or 6, can't remember) engine totally AWOL at 100k (it was a taxi) and a similar age Mondeo TDCI with broken up fuel pump at 60k. No wonder there are some cheap s/hand cars about. My little bit of advice to diesel owners
• Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - 06 2.0 TDI Dual Mass Flywheel failure ? 1 May 2009 (Forum)
  of the beginnning of DMF failure and wonder if anyone could shed any light before I contact the dealership (lease car)? Apart from the vibration, mainly felt at 70mph + under throttle (mainly cruise at an indicated 80) the car drives normally. There is no vibration at lower speeds.
• Peugeot 306 - Leaking Injection Pump 24 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  CODE SERIE No 206854 DMF *******************************