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  • Ford Mondeo - Faulty DMF on 04 Plate petrol Mondeo 7 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    The garage has advised that the DMF needs replacing but they hadn't seen one on a petrol car, is this right and are there any chepaer alternatives. If I go ahead with the DMF, is there anything else I need to check has been changed at the same time?
  • Volvo V50 (2004 - ) - Does a 2003 V50D have a DMF? 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    Anyone know if a Volvo v50d 2003 has a dmf?
  • DMF problems with Ford Mondeo - where should I take it to get fixed? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2005 Ford Mondeo that's covered 147,000 miles. The car has started to make a rattling noises from the engine. I’ve spoken to a mechanic and he...
  • Does my car have a DMF and will it need replacing? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I previously owned a BMW 530d manual whose Dual Mass Flywheel failed at around 90,000 miles. My current 530d has the (excellent) 8-speed auto box - does...
  • DMF and Stop/Start Technology 24 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    i was doing a little research into Dual Mass Flywheels the other day.  Some of the information came from Wikipedia, so i can't vouch for it's accuracy, but more than one website suggested the following.  on the proviso that the driver of a DMF equipped vehicle drives it with some
  • Ford - 04 2.0tdci dmf/clutch conversions 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    hi to all good news for ford tdci ownersi have discovered that you can buy a dmf conversion for your tdci enginesthey retail at around £240 cash n carry this gets rid of the dmf and converts it to standard three piece clutch (old skool)hope this is helpful to you all
  • DMF - Petrol and diesels? 20 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Use of dual mass flywheels on diesels is now commonplace and has the potential to give rise to well documented problems. I thought I read somewhere that they are also used (or starting to be used) with some petrol engines? Does anybody have any insights? Will a DMF in a petrol last longer
  • BMW F20 120D automatic - DMF and Chain Cam Drive 14 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    Does my car have a DMF?  Does it also have a Chain or Belt cam drive?
  • Dual mass flywheel failure on a Vauxhall Insignia 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    How can I tell if the DMF burnt out the clutch or if the clutch destroyed the DMF? I am being accused of driver error and therefore responsible, but...
  • How has my DMF lasted so long? 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    You write often about how DMFs don't last, and are expensive to replace. My Alhambra has now done 127,000 miles with (so far) no clutch or DMF problems. Is...
  • ford mondeo 2.0 tdci 130 (2006) - dmf/turbo 22 May 2015 (Forum)
    the dmf on my mondeo is rattling like a bag of epileptic spanners, i took it to the garage to get it confirmed (which it was) but when it was plugged in to diagnostics it was showing a turbo fault code. The turbo was rebuilt in october 2014 and the actuator repaired in april 2015, the question
  • Citroen C5 2.0HDI 110 2004 - Solid flywheel vs Dual Mass Flywheel 6 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    My Citroen C5 had dual mass wheel failed make noise, gargae said. On my service history the previous owner had fit new DMF at 56,000miles then again at 92,000 miles. Now it is my turn at 140,000 miles so that is aprrox every 40,000 miles that's how long DMF is last must be the weight of car. I
  • '56 Mitsubushi shogun 3.2 DID - dmf woes 24 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    A customer brought in a Shogun with no drive six months ago. I renewed the dmf and clutch with genuine oe parts. It went away fine but returned two months later showing signs of iminent dmf failure. I replaced it all again and thinking that the parts must have been at fault. Another two
  • Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 01 2.0 HDI 90 BHP DMF 2 May 2009 (Forum)
    My Xsara Picasso is a 90BHP HDI on a Y plate. Does it have a DMF?
  • Which modern manual diesel MPV doesn't have a DPF or DMF? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have not once had a diesel engine related problem despite having diesels since 1985. In an attempt to preserve this record, the replacement for my 2007...
  • Can I get a diesel MPV without a DPF or DMF? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have not once had a diesel engine-related problem despite being a diesel driver since 1985. In an attempt to preserve this record, I want to replace...
  • Can I replace my DMF with a solid flywheel? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I've got a 2008 Volkswagen Golf which requires a new clutch and dual mass flywheel. I've been told it's a lot cheaper to replace it with a solid flywheel....
  • Are DMFs a problem across the board? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Are DMF's a weak point across the board, or are some manufacturers/models better than others? If so, which are the better ones?
  • Citroen C4 - Vibration at startup / engine off. DMF? 19 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    I have a citroen, that make a vibration at startup, and engine off. Everything else, driving, gearchange, etc is fine. Could this be a sign of DMF failure. i.e when engine is up to idle speed all is ok, but there is a vibration as the engine is below idle (i.e startup / switch off). Does
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 2.0TDCi - DMF Issue 28 May 2009 (Forum)
    mt dmf has failed and i have been told that it is possable to fit a solid one but speaking to ford they say not has any one fitted one off these or should i just fit a new dmf and new clutch and not to forget a new release bearing {corrected year from a previous post of yours found via
 

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