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  • Ford S-Max 2.0tdci - S-Max diesel poor starting a flywheel problem? 16 May 2011 (Forum)
    My S-Max is having problems starting first time. It often takes a couple of goes to get it running, although I can sometimes short-cut the problem by applying a little accelerator just after the motor turns over. My regular dealer has diagnosed it as a problem with the dual-mass flywheel
  • Kia Sorento - Clutch Burning - Dual Mass Flywheel issue 7 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    .   This has been inspected by dealer and the response is that "this is due to the Dual Mass Flywheel."   they slip, and that causes the burning smell. So I just took a few minutes
  • Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 05 1.9 engine replacement and compatability 15 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    can anyone tell me if you can fit a renault laguna2 1.9dci 2005 engine (F9Q.674) into a renault grand scenic2 1.9dci 2005 (F9Q.812) without modifications. Does clutch / dual mass flywheel have to be replaced or anything else. Or should you attempt not to do this? Many thanks Trottyveck
  • Vauxhall Insignia - Faulty Flywheel on Insignia CDTI 160ps Ecoflex 30 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    that it was an issue with the DPF, however, after driving it in traffic, they agreed that it was definately clutch related and stripped out the clutch and gearbox. I got a call earlier this week to tell me that the Dual Mass Flywheel was faulty and would need tobe replaced, however it seems that they are now on back
  • SAAB 9-3 Convertible - warranty 11 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    evening all i brought a march 2007 diesle saab on the 20/10/10 with 32435 miles from a used car dealer. had the car inspected today after a noise developed and been told the dual mass flywheel is on its way out. the car is now on 34742 miles. where do i stand on getting this repaired
  • C3(2),C4,C5(2) - Citroen Full Clutch Kit £60 24 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    Hi,i'm selling a new Genuine Citroen Full clutch kit,part number 2051.F7,this is the type which is used with the Dual Mass Flywheel not the standard flywheel.I bought this thinking my car,C4 1.6hdi,was a Dmf type,but when i replaced engine i discovered mine was a standard clutch,so this wont fit
  • Mercedes Benz 220 CDI estate automatic - Time to replace a Mercedes 220? 19 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    The above car has done almost 50,000 miles (reg Feb '08) and I am concerned that I may be about to incur major repair costs - having become alarmed at discussion of dual mass flywheels and other issues? Should I consider replacement now? It seems very early for what should be a reasonably high
  • BMW 320d - DMF 10 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, I have been thinking of buying an old BMW 3 series diesel but I have been getting put off the idea because I have been reading about Dual Mass Flywheel failures in diesels. Does anyone know do 3 series diesel
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 TDCI 115bhp, Need help Not starting 10 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    I have a 2.0 TDCI 115bhp, I had the dual mass flywheel changed, with the full clutch kit, slave cylinder, crankshaft sensor. But the car will not start, it just doesn't start, sometimes it starts for about a second and then cuts of. Its been at the mechanic's for about 1 week now and they haven't
  • Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 05 1900 F9Q 674 vs F9Q 812 27 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    can anyone tell me if you can fit a renault laguna2 1.9dci 2005 engine (F9Q.674) into a renault grand scenic2 1.9dci 2005 (F9Q.812) without modifications. Does clutch / dual mass flywheel have to be replaced or anything else. Or should you attempt not to do this? , for legal or safety reasons Many
  • Ford - Ford DMF Unreliable - is this official? 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    I'm sure some of you read the new Fiesta review in last Saturday's (6th) Telegraph. Did anyone pick up on the comment from the (named) Ford Project Manager with respect to dual mass flywheels? To quote: "We want to get rid of those things - they're expensive, heavy and they go wrong". Unless
  • vw bora..g/box or clutch prob?? 13 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    my mate just called about a prob on his mk4 vw bora that he needs to diagnose its a mk4 shape 130 tdi he reckons with the clutch down it sounds okay but half way up it makes a bogus noise...did these cars have dual mass flywheels or something like that? any common transmision problems? just
  • Ford Mondeo - Mondeo 04 2.0 TDCi clutch problems? 15 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    and sometimes I can't hear it at all. The clutch feels fine otherwise, gears are easily changed, no noticable change in performance or MPG...would this sound like the clutch (or flywheel) is on the way out? It's a Ford mondeo Mkiii 2.0 TDCi 130bhp, got about 79k on the clock. I've heard the Dual
  • Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.8 juddering in reverse only 4 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    I bought this car from a dealer last month. It was juddering quite badly in reverse at low revs, particularly when reversing up any sort of incline. After a lot fussing (and me threatening to reject the car) they replaced the flywheel (it's not dual mass) and the clutch, saying that the flywheel
  • Best car to buy 21 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    Hi All first post, I currently have a 307 with the 1.6HDI unit and I'm considering changing it in November for a similar vehicle. As I cover around 20,000 miles per annum, I am looking at a diesel, preferably a hatchback without the dreaded Dual Mass Flywheel. So an automatic or a one with a new
  • Peugeot 406 2ltr HDI 110 - Peugeot 406 clutch problem 31 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    Hi guys. Had a new clutch and dual mass flywheel fitted on Thursday at a cost of £565. I've done about 100 miles since and last night it started juddering. As you go through all the gears and power up it vibrates through the whole car but when you take your foot off the pedal
  • Skoda Fabia vRS - Fabia Vrs - Tech - Does it have 14 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    Hi Guys, Im hoping someone on here can help me out with a question on a Fabia VRS, (any Briskoda Forum bods here??) Can anyone tell me if it had a DPF fitted and wether it has a Dual Mass Flywheel, Ive got a funny feeling yes may be the answer, However dont hear about as many
  • Out of warranty claims with VW - 4 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    - Anyone successful? Following the recent demise of the Dual Mass Flywheel on my 2002 120K miles Golf Gt Tdi: see this thread http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=9185#post9185 I'm about to embark on the adventure of trying to get some money out of VW to cover the cost
  • Vauxhall Vectra C - DM Flywheel warranty 29 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Hi there, I have an issue with Vauxhall at the moment with the Dual Mass Flywheel, The car Is a Vectra (57 Plate) and just out of warranty by 6 months. The DMF has been replaced twice, the last time in October (just as my warranty ran out). I have now taken her to the garage
  • Vauxhall Corsa CDTI 1.3 sxi - Grumbling/Grinding Noise 13 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    before i take it to garage? Also does this model have a dual mass flywheel?
 

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