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• Mazda 6 - DCS and ECU Light On, EGR Valve problem, then big 24 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  to my local garage, get them to strip the engine and found that the cranshaft is gone. I have ordered a recon engine from ebay, new clutch kits and new dual mass flywheel. The biggest anxious question is " Have I sort out the root cause that caused my engine to damage at the first time
• Peugeot 307 HDI 2002 110BHP - Anti Pollution 16 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hi I purchased a Peugeot 307 HDI 110 BHP 2002 several months ago, and was travelling from Leeds to Newcastle when the clutch went. I had AA took the car back to a Leeds garage for the repair, they replaced the dual mass flywheel/clutch and sent the gear box off for repair
• Honda Accord Tourer - Dull, dull, dull 4 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  high mileage diesel problems with dual mass flywheels, disintegrating turbos, blocked diesel particulate filters and the like. The Honda is worth about 4.5k I reckon with 12 months T&T - so what would you get if you sold the Honda and wanted something with decent shove and better
• SAAB 9-3 1.8T Vector Sport vs Toyota Avensis 1.8 - feedback requested on reliability and drive 24 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  familiar with attending this car. Also HJ's CBCB on the Vectra states that even the petrol vectra's have Dual Mass Flywheels. Any idea if petrol Saabs have DMFs? Please could you provide your experiences with this car. If not for the Saab, my other choice would be a Toyota
• You can't turn a pig's ear into a silk purse. 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  of diesel cars have ever increasing layers of complexity to try to make a silk purse out of a pig's ear:- Complex or active engine mounts, DFP filters, anti-pollutant additive systems, ever increasing fuel injection pressures, dual mass flywheels, the necessity for a turbocharger. These things make the cars
• Alfa Romeo - Issues with getting refund from garage? 18 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Dear all, I may have a problem with a garage that I've used. I took my car to them last year for a new clutch and replacement for the Dual-Mass Flywheel. It's turned into a bit of a nightmare. They changed the clutch etc and then the pedal started sticking down, which they diagnosed as knackered
• 2005 Audi A4 - Audi A4 issues, should I pursue costs against deal 29 May 2012 (Forum)
  on the clutch causing the judder. The clutch may also be the dual mass flywheel on its way out. I've been told I shouldn't drive this car, which I'd pretty much stopped anyway due the diesel smell in the cabin. The car cost £6k and now I'm facing a significant cost outlay to make
• Had car 2 months, needs 2 grands worth of repairs 17 May 2012 (Forum)
  , but I'm fairly certain the dual mass flywheel needs changing, which VW quoted £1500 for. As I already said, I want VW to do this work. Do I have any comeback on the dealer here to recoup some or all of these costs? It may be that, just 2 months into ownership, I have to spend
• Ford Mondeo - 03 Reg 2.0 TDCi 65k Miles - DMF issue, I pay 50%?? 25 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  a mechanic mate look at it for peace of mind and he straight away that it's most likely a fault with the Dual Mass Flywheel and it sould need to be replaced. I contacted the dealer who said he'd look at it but said it's very unlikely theres anything wrong with the DMF. At the dealership, he took
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 TDCi How I fixed glow plug problem for £28 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  got it started again i never had the problem of the engine management light staying on,so if this is happening to you then maybe you have a different problem. Mines turned out to be the CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, the dust {powder} and very fine metal shavings from the dual mass flywheel were clogging up
• Things we didn't ask for on cars 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  there is the massive fight against all electric cars by the industry and this love of the Internal combustion engine. I have a few examples, I am sure there are many others. 1. Dual Mass flywheels.....my goodness , I can't think of a part more likely to fail or cause problems, the reasons
• Ford S-Max 1.8TDCi Zetec 07 Plate 17000miles - Ford SMax Power Loss - Critical Engine Fault 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  fault apparently Dual Mass Flywheel) Then we got plagued with a knocking thro the steering column, and eventually a moaning when we turned corners - resulting in work on the power steering and a new steering rack (also under warrenty) I did persist with this car thinking to myself
• Fiat Grande Punto 1.9 - Had the car only 3months..what are my rights! 22 May 2012 (Forum)
  vibration at 1000rpm, which the diesel injector specialist thinks could possible be an 'Engine Mount' or the 'Dual mass flywheel' (ouch!) which I dont mind having a 2nd opinion about as I feel comfortable now to drive my car all the way to the garage they want me to go and hope they can fault the problem
• What are my chances in small claims court? Used ca 15 May 2012 (Forum)
  .   With court looming I was advised by a friend to let Ford have a look at it which they did and told me that there were 8 faults with the car and the noise was being caused by the dual mass flywheel. The total to repair all of the problems was £1,775; I obviously have a written report and quote from Ford
• What are my chances in small claims court? Usedcar 12 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  .   With court looming I was advised by a friend to let Ford have a look at it which they did and told me that there were 8 faults with the car and the noise was being caused by the dual mass flywheel. The total to repair all of the problems was £1,775; I obviously have a written report and quote from Ford
• 2015 Peugeot 308 1.6 BlueHDI - Judder - Clutch and DMF replaced under warranty 24 May 2018 (Forum)
  either the clutch or the dual mass flywheel so this is what they were going to do. Result I thought! They said they'd need my car for 2 weeks and would provide a courtesy car. It was booked in within a week which I thought was very prompt service. At first there was a bit of a delay, as because
• Citroen c5 HDi VTR+Nav Saloon 2010 plate - Could you tell me who is at fault here please? 18 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  lost power, and acceleration, plus the engine tickover note changed from the normally silent whirr, to a clackety 'pre turbo' diesel engine sound. Back to main dealer who diagnosed a failed dual mass flywheel. Again Citroen agreed to sort it under warranty. In doing so, the garage also found
• RIP Diesel Hatchback 20 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  when a simple diesel motor could hit half a million miles with care without crippling repair costs. I didn’t mind a bit of shake at the traffic lights, I’d rather have kept it than face a £1,500 bill for a new dual mass flywheel every 7yrs or so depending on driver and mileage. Keep it simple was my