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• How to avoid DMF failure 23 May 2011 (Forum)
  I have often read of Dual Mass Flywheel failure, but never personally experienced it and I would like to continue not experiencing it. Can any BR's give their personal tips / experience in avoiding DMF failure?  
• xsara picasso 1.6 HDI - clutch and DMF 9 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I have a 2004 1.6 hdi picasso that has clutch judder in first and reverse the car has done 133000 miles but drives brilliantly should i change the clutch and DMF
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  DMF replacement rip-off 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think readers should be aware of what I consider to be a very questionable practice by my local Vauxhall dealer. I received a quote of £1310 to replace...
• 2007 Mk5 Golf 2.0 GT TDI 140 - Recommendations for DMF replacement in Liverpool 25 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hi everyone   As the title suggests, anyone had a DMF & clutch replacement on Merseyside that they would recommended?   My car is an 07 plate Mk5 GT TDI 140 with a BKD engine. My DMF sounds like a brick in a washing machine! Drives great apart from
• All models - Dmf 30 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hello all, Dmf s seem to get a lot of bad press these days, as the owner of two diesel cars which are both under warranty what signs are there to indicate a failing dmf. I was pleased to note that the vauxhall salesman from which the diesel corsa came from went to great lengths to highlight
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  Vans without a DMF? 5 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Who makes a van without a dual mass flywheel that will pass the new TFL low emissions charge?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 07 1.8TDCi - DMF or not!? 26 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me if my 2007 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI has a DMF or not? I can't seem to find anywhere that specifies this. I've got the latest Haynes manual, and it simply says some models have the DMF, others have another type of sprung flywheel. My old 2002 1.8 TDDI Focus had a standard flywheel
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  Used Japanese models and DMFs/DPFs 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating swapping my trusty 04 plate Honda Accord Tourer 2.0EX petrol for either a 58 or 09 plate Accord Tourer diesel or Mazda 6 Estate diesel....
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  DMFs and automatics 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have read on this site about the 406 110bhp having a dual mass flywheel and how many problems they can cause when they fail. Can you confirm weather...
• mondeo mk 3 2.0tdci - dmf limp mode 6 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I have a 2005 mondeo TDCi 130bhp. The dmf is worn, you can hear it and feel it through the clutch pedal and the idle is rough. I know if I want to keep the car I'll have to get the clutch and dmf replaced. 3 times in the last month whilst under acceleration the car has gone into limp mode (glow
• Audi A4 B8 - Should I keep it after a DMF replacement 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I had the classic clutch judder on my 18 month old A4 ~ 15K miles of sensible driving. I had it all replaced under warranty but then started to read the whole sorry story of DMFs. As an aerospace engineer myself, I dislike the DMF concept. My confidence is now shattered with Audi
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  DMF failure - which cars don't have this problem? 20 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Have just suffered catastrophic DMF failure on my 40k 2.0 TDi. It is being repaired under warranty but I want to own something which doesn't have this...
• Ford Focus Estate 2008 1.6tdci 109ps to 133ps - Converting from DMF to RIGID flywheel 8 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi! In the future i will need a new flywheel for my car because the dmf has wear but still working , with no noise. As a user that had 3 DMF fail untill now, I can feel when the DMF is at its last. I found a Valeo conversion kit wich from what i've hear, it has no auto ajustable
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  Is my DMF on its way out? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 59 reg old shape Subaru Legacy Boxer diesel, the 5 speed model. It's done 80,000 miles but has started, when cold, shuddering when moving...
• Toyota Avensis - CLUTCH AND DMF CHANGE ON A TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0 D4D 1 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I need to change the clutch soon. I was wondering what make of clutches do people recommend, genuine from Toyota? £200 or a LuK for £100, chances are genuine one is probably made by LuK. or is there other brands to consider. and is changing the dmf a must when doing
• fiat scudo sx combi 1997 jtd 2004 - dmf and clutch kit 20 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  hi i am new to this so here goes. i have a fiat scudo sx combi  1997 jtd 2004 reg. the clutch and dmf have packed in so i put it into my local garage in the hope that a solid flywheel and clutch could be fitted.i was told a solid flywheel was not avalible so told them to fit a dmf
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  Does the engine need taken out to replace the DMF and timing chain in a BMW 5 Series 2.0d? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 5 Series 2.0d from new that has now done about 95,000 miles. It started making some funny noises so my husband took it to our BMW dealership...
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  Buying a new SUV 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a nearly new Kia Sorrento or Hyundai Santa Fe automatic - I do about 11,000 miles a year, with some regular 150 mile runs. However...
• Vauxhal Insignia 2009 - Weak Vauxhall clutch and DMF Part Numbers 7 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Just renewed DMF on this car.  Original part number was GM 55562239 (Sachs) and the replacement P/N is GM 555576165.  Is there a difference?  Was this an upgrade?   Was there a problem with the initial type as there seem to be quite a few earlier
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  Dual mess flywheel 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-year-old MkV Golf 1.9TDi with 36,000 miles, almost all of which have been clocked up on cruise control in fifth gear at between 60-70mph....