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  • Ford Focus Combi 2008 1.6tdci 80kw - Ratle sound 1.6tdci Ford Focus G8DB 1 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Hi! First of all, pardon my eglish. It.s not my first language.   I own a Ford Focus from 2008, with the dv6 engine that has 80kw. A while back I started hearing some strange noises from the engine. These noises are similar to what you hear on a car with a faulty DMF
  • Dual mass flywheel on CR-V? 25 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if the automatic diesel CR-V has a dual mass flywheel or is it just on the manual box?
  • Doom mass flywheels 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a second-hand Mondeo TDCi reg 04 in December 2007 from a local main dealer with 46,000 mile on the clock. I bought a two-year guarantee with...
  • Dual mass flywheel 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My car is currently in pieces and has been diagnosed with a failed DMF and a damaged clutch as a result of this failure. Repair has been priced at...
  • Is there a known DMF fault with the 2010 BMW E90 3 Series? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Are you aware of any developing problems involving dual mass flywheels on the 2010 Efficient Dynamics BMW E90 320D SE range? I've recently had a problem...
  • Is it unusual for a replacement DMF to last only 10,000 miles? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I had my clutch and DMF changed at Mr Clutch after the original one failed after 100,000 miles. The replacement lasted less than 10,000 miles, so Mr Clutch...
  • DMF failure on MINI - can I reclaim my costs? 28 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased an approved used MINI six months ago with a mileage of 30,000. Six months and 10,000 miles later the dealer informed me that the car required...
  • Filter tips 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'd never owned a diesel-engined car before I bought my pre-registered 2005/55 Volvo V70 in March 2006. It's a delight to drive: a real mile-eater, and...
  • Volvo D4 - dpf, dmf scaremongering? 12 Sep 2017 (Forum)
      Fed up of trying to find a decent family petrol car on a 12k budget. Petrol used prices increasing, poor fuel consumption etc. Love the V60,...
  • 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...
  • Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - 03 1.4d dmf & particulate filter query 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    hello, could anyone tell me if either the mrk 1 and mark 11 yaris are fitted with particulate filters or duel massflywheels just i have heard conflicting...
  • 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...
  • Does the 2008 Volvo XC70 have a dual-mass flywheel? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I know most diesel cars have a dual-mass flywheel but cannot find confirmation on a car I am Intending to buy, which is a 2008 Volvo XC70. Do you know...
  • Any - Seeking reliable modern-ish diesel 3 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    looking for a diesel without DPF, and ideally with a chain cam drive and no DMF.  Something with reasonable grunt to replace the Leon which had 150hp standard and 175 after remapping. Is there any modern-ish diesel out there which doesn't have the DPF/DMF/cambelt hassles AND has proven
  • VW Golf Mk4 2003 150pd - dual mass flywheel 7 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    My much loved mk4 Golf 150 is still doing its job at 130k miles. Have had the car virtually since new and experienced no reparis or replacements beyond routine 10k maintenance. My independent garage tell me that the DMF is beginning to go and may need replacing at some point in the future
  • Zafira vs Touran - which should I choose? 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    An enlarging tribe of grandchildren means I need to change my 3yr old 2-litre diesel Vauxhall Antara for a seven-seater. I have good offers on new...
  • Vauxhall Combo kombi (2002 - ) - 07 1.3D Clutch 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Our Combi 1.3D is becoming increasingly difficult to get into gear and at times suffers from clutch slip, so i guess its due for a new clutch but what i want to know is, is this van fitted with a DMF or not ? Also, any idea what an idie is likely to charge to do the job, our 06 Astravan had a new
  • Mitsubishi Outlander-Could it be a failed DMF on? 24 May 2020 (Forum)
    been to 2 garages, the first a highly respected local independent diagnosed a faulty DMF, from the way it drives, and the rattle mentioned above, but then couldn't get a straight answer from Mitsubishi if it actually had a DMF, and if it did, would this cause an issue for the SST. They were honest
  • Does the Ford Transit Custom have problems with dual mass flywheel? 28 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Does the Ford Transit Custom have problems with dual mass flywheel. If so at what mileage?
  • I am thinking of buying a diesel car. either honda civic or toyota avensis dated before DPF fitted. 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking about buying a Honda Civic or Toyota Avensis diesel car dated before the fitting of DPF. I am concerned about the Dual Mass Flywheel and...
 

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