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  What affect does a solid mass flywheel have on the engine? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Does replacing the dual mass flywheel with solid mass flywheel in a 2.0 diesel Toyota Avensis have any effects on the engine?
• VW Passat 1.9TDI 130bhp 05 model (B5) - Flywheel - Dual Mass or Solid ? 28 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  of a clutch failing soon after new parts have been fitted around it. What I need advice on is if there is much of a difference in fitting a replacement dual mass flywheel / clutch setup, as opposed to a solid flywheel / clutch setup.   The Solid flywheel conversion is almost half
• Volkswagen - 00 1.9 Dual -v- Solid Mass Flywheel 29 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  What are the advantages / disadvantages of them? Thank you
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  Changed from a DMF to a normal flywheel 1 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I went from a dual mass to solid flywheel but I still have a noise when the car is idle. Dip the clutch and it stops - the garage said it's cos I went...
• Mitsubish Shogun 3.2 DiD - Dual mass flywheel 30 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  The dual mass flywheel on my Shogun has failed. Would anyone recommend replacing it with a solid flywheel conversion ? Apparently the kits are supplied with an Exedy clutch plate equipped with larger springs to replacing the dampening effect of the DMF.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 Dual Mass Flywheel 30 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My car has just developed a clutch / starter problem, and the problem has been diagnosed as a Dual Mass flywheel failure. To rectify this it requires complete new clutch assembly new dual mass flywheel and possible new starter motor. My Question:- Can the dual mass flywheel be replaced
• 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
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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?
• vw sharan 1.9 TD. - Dual mass flywheel conversion 13 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Hello, just wondering if there are any issues changing to solid flywheel. I would be attempting this job on my back in the drive, is this realisticor is a lift absolutely necessery? any advice on this very welcome, thanks, Mike.
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  Can I convert my Golf to a single flywheel? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI. The dual mass flywheel/clutch needs replacing - what's your thoughts on converting to single flywheel?
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  Dual in the some 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In Saturdays Telegraph you gave the impression of being dismissive of a complaint about dual-mass flywheels. What are they and which cars are they fitted...
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  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....
• Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 04 1.7cdti Dual Mass Flywheels 5 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Withing the space of two months, two colleagues have had dual mass flywheel failures on their cars. I wonder if anyone can advise whether my Meriva 17.cdti has one, and also whether my wifes Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet diesel has as well. I couldn't find " list" of what cars have these contraptions
• SEAT Alhambra 1.9 tdi 55 plate - Dmf to smf 8 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi I am thinking of changing my dual mass flywheel to a solid mass  flywheel.  But  I was wondering will it cause problems or damage to my car please? I have heard that some people  do have problems and some don't.  My car is remapped so it's quite nippy .thanks 
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  Is dual mass flywheel failure a common fault on Peugeot diesels like my 307 GLX? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently noticed a metallic rattle on starting up my 2003 Peugeot 307 GLX 110 HDO with 68,500 miles. This was diagnosed as spring rattle on the flywheel...
• 1.9TDI. 90BHP 108000 miles - VW Sharen clutch 21 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, i'm having problems with the clutch, it seems to be making a vibrating noise when reversing, someone told me it might be the dual mass flywheel  packing up. These seem to be an arm and a leg to get done. But there is a solid flywheel you can put on instead.  Just
• 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.
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 05 1.6 longevity of 1.6HDi in comparison to 2.0Hdi 5 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  on to a car past 130k, perhaps. Does it have particulate filter or dual mass flywheel on the Berlingo version of this engine? Any particular reliability issues? thanks i.a.
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  Rank Vectra 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI 120 as a taxi, purchased new. The dual mass flywheel was replaced under warranty at 42,000 miles, and has just been...
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  4x4 estate car 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an estate car that is 4x4 and diesel, I have somewhere between £10000 and £13000 to spend. I seem to be looking at either a Subaru...