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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?
  • 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...
  • 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?
  • 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?
  • 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...
  • 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....
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Which used car is best for the commute to work? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm getting rid of my (reliable but thirsty) Ford Mondeo and need something reliable for a commute to work which is nearly 30 miles each way, with frequent...
  • Reoccurring DMF problems on a Pathfinder 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We last communicated back last summer (May/June) as I'd just bought a Pathfinder from a main dealer in Birmingham (Chatfields) with a failing dual mass...
  • A comfortable estate car for £2500 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Time to replace my ageing Mk1 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto. It's been pretty good but soulless and it eats drivetrain components and tyres. I don't really...
  • Volkswagen Scirocco gearbox failure 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    The gearbox on my Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 diesel failed at high speed on a motorway, with the wheels locking solid. A frightening experience. Gearbox...
  • Admirable Admiral - car insurance 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Car insurance companies that deserve praise must be in the minority, so here goes. I was hit by a driver insured by Admiral last Thursday. On Friday, I...
 

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