Faulty DMF - should I replace or wait till it goes?
I've been getting a kind of honking sound when I change down gears (usually from 3rd to 2nd). My local garage says it sounds like a dual mass flywheel problem, which costs over £1,000 to replace.
I drive a 2006 Mondeo Estate with 110,000 miles on the clock and don't really want to spend that kind of money. If I just carry on and just put up with the (as yet) occasional 'honking' sound, is it likely to do more damage to the car?
Is there a chance it won't get any worse and I can continue for another year or so until I can afford to replace the car?
I drive a 2006 Mondeo Estate with 110,000 miles on the clock and don't really want to spend that kind of money. If I just carry on and just put up with the (as yet) occasional 'honking' sound, is it likely to do more damage to the car?
Is there a chance it won't get any worse and I can continue for another year or so until I can afford to replace the car?
Asked on 3 June 2013 by fronyoshea
Answered by
Honest John
If it is the dual mass flywheel then eventually you will have starting problems (starter ring is on the outer DMF) or you will lose drive altogether.
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