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• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 tdci Strong clutch pedal 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  said that the pedal should be "light as a feather" and that it sounded like the dual mass flywheel (DMF) was seized or sticking. I understand from what he told me that the "DMF" is like a shock absorber to absorb the engine torque as the clutch "bites" and that this was designed to make power take up
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - Mazda6 corrosion 2 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  . Some owners have had the first fix attempted several times, rust obviously returns very quickly. Q - Anyone know if Mazda resolved this on later models? Some Mazda3 (hiroshima built) also suffered it in DMF? Traditionally DMF were used on high
• Audi A4 B7 - Audi A4 B7 diesel engines 12 May 2021 (Forum)
  ... And btw what should I focus on more? oil pump, hex shaft, DMF... Or I just should always ask for the engine codes and then do some research? Thanks.
• MBI Autoguard 29 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  (with notable exceptions of clutch and I guess DMF with it due to anything other than a nuclear meltdown, plus bodywork, entire exhaust, airbags and a few others) but the only user experiences I can find on the internet relate to a fairly refused claim where a dealer was actually liable. Can anybody shed some
• Volvo S40/V40 - Is Volvo S40 a Volvo ? 8 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  clutch, dmf and one wheel bearings I would prefer to keep the car a while.  However, are there other possible expensive problems to avoid by changing cars ? Also is the S40 a complete Volvo - love the comfort ?
• Mondeo - Auto vs manual mondeo 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  the engines as such as I'm looking for the diesel version but I am very concerned about clutch/DMF failure and so I was wondering if an automatic Mondeo diesel would be the way to go as I've heard that they don't have a dual mass flywheel.  Any advice would be welcome.
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI - slight judder. 22 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  -10 minutes. Is this the DPF regenerating? At the moment I don't do much mileage - am averaging 500 miles a month on the motorway only, driving once a week.   Does my car have a DMF? I was led to believe it does not.   It is a 61 plate if that helps.
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 Clutch, dual mass fly wheel 19 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  as well. Does this indicate a problem with the dual mass flywheel (if fitted) and how would i be able to tell which type? - (DMF or solid version.) many thanks in anticipation.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Dual Mass Flywheel 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  with Ford as after only 47k miles I'm not happy with a £1000 quote. Would like to hear from anyone who has taken on Ford with DMF problems....
• Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 04 1.7cdti Dual Mass Flywheels 5 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  fitted - perhaps we could have a standalone thread ? And if these cars do have a DMF, can a solid flywheel be fitted at replacement time ?
• Volkswagen Sharan - VW Sharan DSG oil/flywheel 27 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  even with dealer history but yet, I've seen on a couple of sites reports that suggest it is wet.  Assuming it's the same engine as in other cars? Also given its an auto will it have a DMF still or does it use a torque converter.   Anyone know either way? Thanks  
• Volkswagen Passat B6 - Slight grinding in 5th 26 May 2017 (Forum)
  I've just bought an 06 passat 6 speed 2.0 tdi (140) and have receipts from previous owner of new gearbox and clutch/DMF 3 months ago. Problem is since I've had the car, there is slight grinding when changing to fifth gear. All other gears are fine. It drives lovely in every gear even fifth after
• Honda Accord - Clutch vibration and heavy engine noise 2 May 2016 (Forum)
  it be the DMF?  On another issue, the engine is making a whinning humming noise on acceleration, its not the wheel bearing as if I take out of gear that noise goes. Its not loud but slightly annoying. Any ideas? Car is Honda Accord 2005 I-CTDI executive. Thank you
• SEAT Toledo - Ringing in DSG gearbox/transmission? 21 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  driving. Doesn't happen on down change. Seemingly DMF and clutches okay. Mainly happens in colder weather. Happened 3 years ago and it went away. Any ideas what it is? BTW, the car drives really well and the changes are fast and smooth...
• Biggest regression on manufacturers' model change? 26 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  ranges rather than general technological developments such as DMFs, DPFs or catalytic converters. Examples mentioned in Avant's post include: BMC 1100 to Allegro (which should have been a British Golf with a hatchback) Alfasud to Alfa 33 Peugeot 205 to 206 and 306 to 307 Saab 900 (pre-GM) to 9-3
• Renault Modus (2004 - ) - 04 1.5dci Clutch Slip? 23 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  (s):- . Is this clutch slip? . Could it be a poorly adjusted clutch (e.g. it's not been released fully when the foot is off the pedal)? . Does this car have a DMF and is this an early sign of it's impending failure? Car is only 3.5 years old and with just under 30k on the clock.
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  Can you help with this clutch fault on our Fiat Rapido motor home? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a September 2008 Rapido A Class motor home with a plated weight of 4200kg (heavy duty), but we normally run when loaded at about 3600kg, and it...
• Volkswagen Golf IV - Possible gearbox damage due to garage? 30 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  that there was a slight juddering when pulling off in first gear and reverse. Its also generally just not as smooth driving as it was before I had the work done. So I took it back for them to look at thinking that it would be down to the dmf again however they have said that they think it's the gearbox and it's likely I
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  VW Bora needs repairs 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000-reg Bora with 149,000 miles on the clock, and its MOT is due at the end of month It requires a replacement 2nd gear selector fork. Garage...
• Mondeo mk3 estate or Landcruiser Colorado? 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I've been running a '03 mk3 Mondeo TDCI (130) Estate in Ghia X spec for the last 20 months - I brought it at 107k, the car has now done almost 128k and just before Christmas the DMF/Clutch went and the DMF, clutch and slave cylinder were all replaced. The 3rd gear syncro also seems worn