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  • Noisy clutch on a Citroen C5 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Clutch is noisy engaging and disengaging sometimes, usually when the engine is cold - the car is a 1.6 diesel with 18,000 miles. Sounds as if the clutch...
  • Limiting DMF damage? 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What driving techniques (if any) would you advise to limit damage to Dual Mass Flywheels - I have a Freelander 2 (09 plate)?
  • Which diesel fuel for my Land Rover Discovery? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I live in Northern Ireland and recently bought my first diesel-engined car, a Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE automatic. I would like to use Shell V-Power but...
  • Yaris tweed 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My 04 Yaris T3D-4D has twice exhibited a problem that I am at a loss to diagnose and would be grateful for your comments. When driving up a slight incline...
  • Do you think Audi will contribute to the cost of a new dual mass flywheel and clutch in my A3? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife bought an 2.0 TDI Audi A3 in 2005 and had a dual mass flywheel replaced under warranty after 36,000 miles in 2007. It's now out of warranty, has...
  • Corsa 1.3 cdti - Dual mass flywheel 16 Dec 2019 (Forum)
    disengaging  It also has some vibration when driving and also when it's in neutral  The vibration varies with the revs  I just want some confirmation it's definately the flywheel??  Is it a big job to do myself.? The car is only 300 quid and it's a run about so thinking of throwing
  • Do Subaru Outback dual mass flywheels often disintegrate? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My two-year-old Subaru Outback diesel had a new clutch at 5000 miles. On two occasions thereafter it suffered from a temporary problem such that I had...
  • 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 
  • Dual in the sum 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra SRi, 1.9 diesel with 88,000 miles. Please could you tell me a reasonable price for a replacement dual mass flywheel and clutch?...
  • Why is my Volvo S80's gearbox getting stiff? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volvo S80. Sometimes, when I push from second gear to first, it gets brushy or stiff. When I stop the engine and put it in reverse, it clears....
  • Saab 93 - Dual Mass Flywheel 1 May 2010 (Forum)
    I have a question about the DMF on my wife's Saab 93 convertible TiD150. It went in for its annual service and first MOT the other day. No problems really...
  • Should I replace the clutch and DMF on my Volvo XC60 to fix the vibrating pedals ? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I am getting a vibration through the pedals on my 2009 Volvo XC60 between 55-70mph. My garage are pointing towards the dual mass flywheel. Should I replace...
  • Problematic 1 Series clutch 27 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    First, I must say how totally impressed I am with the service received from Sytner BMW, Birmingham. 1. At my first service, approx. 7000 miles, I remarked...
  • Why won't Ford contribute more than 20 per cent to a DMF repair on my S-Max? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Ford S-Max 1.8 TDCi from Ford Direct. I have done 80,000 miles in the car and the dual mass flywheel has failed. It is just out of the Ford...
  • Is the Touran engine good? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the process of buying a VW Touran and was wondering if they are any good and if they are reliable (electrics as well)? It has a lot of extras that...
  • 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.
  • Is the Mondeo auto box any good? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have looked at a Mondeo Titanium auto, I think they call it dualtronic. Are Ford autos trustworthy?
  • Ford Focus dual mass flywheel failure 2 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The dual mass flywheel on my Focus 2002 TDCi 68k miles is failing. My very experienced mechanic estimates at least £800+ to repair, but advises against...
  • 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...
  • Faulty DMF - should I replace or wait till it goes? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    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...
 

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