Peugeot 207 - Clutch
I am thinking about buying a Peugeot 207 HDI 90, but have read many reports regarding problems with clutch judder. How significant and wide spread are these reports?
I do not wish to part with money only be hit with big bills.
I do not wish to part with money only be hit with big bills.
Asked on 16 January 2011 by NRM7000
Answered by
Honest John
Almost every four-cylinder diesel from about 2002 is fitted with a dual mass flywheel to cushion torque reactions between the engine and transmission and these are failing at anything from around 40,000 miles.
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