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  Does the Skoda Yeti have a dual mass flywheel? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been reading about the problems with dual mass flywheels on diesel cars, but had thought it was only manual models that were susceptible. However,...
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  Is the 2005 Golf 2.0 TDI fitted with a DMF? 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've found a lovely 2005 VW Golf 2 litre TDI automatic deisel to buy with 78000 miles on the clock. How can I find out if it's fitted with a dual mass...
• Ford - Mondeo IV (2007 -) diesel or petrol 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Diesel wise either the current 140bhp TDCI or maybe wait for the PSA twin turbo. I know I can't escape the DMF as both petrol and diesel have it. But do the Euro IV diesels have EOLYS or something similar to replace in my potential 5 years of ownership? Any views or opinions on the old petrol v diesel debate?
• Mitsubishi asx - Clutch issues 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Quick message regarding a post from a couple of years ago with a slipping clutch at 35k the issue was traced to a faulty DMF and I paid for a new clutch to be fitted at the same time.  I'm now starting to wonder whether the clutch plate was actually replaced, 25k later the issue has arisen again.  Would a clutch plate typically have a manufacture date on it?
• Chevrolet Epica - Oh Lord ......... what HAVE i done.......... 2 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  After 4 years and 110,000 miles with a Mondeo:- DMF,Clutch, aux belt. 4 injectors, 4 coils, wishbones, etc, etc (repairs costing £3000 at least) Ive bought a Chevrolet Epica 2.0ltr diesel, 59 plate, 55,000 miles   should i invest in a warranty at £300?
• Ford Mondeo - Crankshaft Pulley - TDCI 20 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Last April took the plunge and had a Solid kit fitted after the normal DMF failure. The solid flywheel conversion is doing fine (touchwood). I haven't however changed the Crankshaft pulley -  read on a few threads in various forums this is a must.........does anyone have experience of fitting a suitable pulley and which particular pulley was fitted Cheers
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  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...
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  S Max - Petrol or Diesel? 20 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about getting an S Max as a family car but Petrol models appear to be thin on the ground. I'm apprehensive about getting a diesel as most...
• BMW 530 D 2002 - New Clutch ? 9 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Its been recommended that I consider changing the clutch soon and was quoted £130 plus exhaust parts that may get damaged on removal. Surely this does not cover a DMF which I presume will need changing too. Grateful for your experiences.
• For all-Thanks - Something I would like to say 6 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Many many of the comments are helping me to shape my future choices, and those comments a few years ago abou DPf''S and other "pollution devices and DMF's etx have been really useful.
• Volkswagen Tiguan - Clutch - to replace, or not... 6 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I've not got the details yet, but they're saying it needs a new clutch. Don't know what's making them suggest this, as there's no clutch slip or strange 'DMF living on borrowed time' noises and there are no shudders, aside from a very slight judder when pulling away first thing in the morning in winter. They've quoted something exorbitant to fit a new clutch and DMF, but also say that when they've said the same to other Tiguan owners, the owner has refused their kind offer and often managed another 10k-20k before needing a new clutch!!
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  The gearbox on my Volvo V40 has failed - is this common? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2014 Volvo V40. I've had it since new and just reached 49,000 miles. Last week, I began hearing an unwelcome noise whilst driving and left the...
• Skoda Octavia - Dual Mass Flywheel 30 Apr 2017 (Forum)
    My skoda (has 142k miles) and now requires a new cam belt, full service brakes & discs, totally around £1000. If I changed the dmf this will shoot the price up by around another £600.  My question is - how do I know if the dmf is on it's way out, and should I be changing it now.  The car does not sound like a bag of spanners, The only indication I may have is that when accelerating to around 40-50 mph the car shakes - nothing serious at all and the slight shakes goes when getting to around 60 - 70 mph.
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  Need a car with good economy for driving in town 31 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and do mainly town driving, which usually gives me 45mpg. I noticed that the Octavia (2004-2013) 1.6 diesel and the Toyota...
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  Buying a Ford Focus diesel - what should I look out for? 27 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am wanting to buy a 3/4 year old Ford Focus Estate and seem to have found a 2013 one, but the mileage is quite high at 100,000. Would this be a problem...
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  What would you consider is a 'high mileage' car? 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What would you consider as high mileage in a car? Are some marques likely to be capable of higher mileages than others?
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  Why does my Caddy suffer from clutch judder? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Volkswagen Caddy violently judders whilst pulling away, especially in reverse. I have been advised that it is likely to be clutch judder and is...
• Ford Mondeo ghia tdci 2007 2L - Damsel in distress Ford mondeo start up issues 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Alternator was tested and apparently fine and was wondering if egm light is linked to all of this and possible smart charge faulty loom, was thinking even when the engine was out for dmf replacement has the smart charg. Wiring been disturbed advice please help!!
• Peugeot 407 SW - Slipping Clutch?? 23 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  This is a 2010 plate diesel with the 136bhp engine with 40K on the clock. About a year ago at 24K the clutch and DMF were changed under warranty. I had reported what I thought was slipping and they found oil contamination and excessive play in the DMF. A modified clutch was fitted but I don't know what that really means but they told me the 407 did have a slipping clutch problem that this is supposed to address.
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 1.8tdci engine/DMF problems 10 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi everyone I am experiencing major problems with my focus diesel. Car cuts out at various speeds whilst driving along after which the glow plug light...