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• Are dual mass flywheels really necessary? 15 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Why are dual mass flywheels necessary on some cars?
• Dual Mass Flywheels 20 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Could someone please explain the benefits of a dual mass flywheel over a conventional flywheel, and are these benefits sufficient to counter the high level of problems/breakdowns associated with this technology. Thanks
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 Dual Mass Flywheel 30 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My car has just developed a clutch / starter problem, and the problem has been diagnosed as a Dual Mass flywheel failure. To rectify this it requires complete new clutch assembly new dual mass flywheel and possible new starter motor. My Question:- Can the dual mass flywheel be replaced
• Dual mass flywheel ? 2 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone explain exactly what a dual mass flywheel is please. An ordinary flywheel is nice and easy to understand - so why exactly is a DMF needed and what advantages does it offer? Thanks in anticipation.
• Dual Mass Flywheel 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  How Does the Dual Mass Flywheel work. My 54 plate VW Golf TDi has been juddering when accelerating in 3rd gear with the engine warm since i brought it a month ago and Volkswagen yesterday have diagnosed it as clutch judder or could be the dual mass flywheel but won't know for certain till
• Skoda Superb (2008 - ) - 09 1.4TSI Dual mass flywheel 26 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Do the VW 1.4 and 1.8TSI petrol engines have dual mass flywheels?
• frontera - dual mass flywheel for 2.3 td 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  does anyone know where i can get hold of dual mass flywheel for 2.3 td 1993 vaux frontera.dealer is £1100
• Mitsubish Shogun 3.2 DiD - Dual mass flywheel 30 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  The dual mass flywheel on my Shogun has failed. Would anyone recommend replacing it with a solid flywheel conversion ? Apparently the kits are supplied with an Exedy clutch plate equipped with larger springs to replacing the dampening effect of the DMF.
• Dual Mass Flywheel 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Hi, Hope it's alright if I ask some questions. Why do some modern cars have dual mass flywheels, such as a VW Golf. How long do they last? How do they affect clutch wear? Thanks.
• Volkswagen Golf Plus - Golf Plus Dual Mass Flywheel?? 6 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 2005 Golf Plus 1.6FSI. Does this model have a Dual Mass Flywheel? Sorry if I have already posted this question!
• Dual Mass flywheels on petrol cars? 26 May 2008 (Forum)
  Are dual mass flywheels ever fitted to petrol cars? In Honest John's column in today's Telegraph, the reply to 2 letters about clutch judder is that it is probably the DM flywheels at fault. However the letters do not say anything about them being diesel. Hence my question. Pete
• Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Premium manual 2010 on. - Dual Mass Flywheels 13 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Does anybody know if the new Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2 with manual g/box is fitted with a " Dual mass flywheel " ?  
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 07 1.6 TDCI - dual mass flywheel ? 19 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Does my car have a dual mass flywheel? slt to include engine fuel type and duplicate post removed
• Dual Mass Flywheels. 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I hear that to overcome the concerns expressed by users of these devices,manufacturers are moving to TRIPLE mass devices.
• Ford mondeo 2002 tdci 115 2ltre - Dual Mass Flywheel. 18 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hiya Have just brought above car with 105.000 on the clock and all seems good however I keep reading that dual mass flywheels are bad news and want to know what signals I should keep aware of so as I can know if the time is approaching where both clutch and dual mass flywheel will need
• VW T5, Toyota and Renault diesel vehicle and many - dual mass flywheel regeneration training 16 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  machine manufacture in Ukraine. We have in our range dual mass flywheel balancing machine. It is http://www.shvp.com.ua/stanki_avto_BVI-03-80M6.html
• 2006,HYUNDAI TUCSON, CRTD, CDX. 4wd - DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL 20 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  HI, I NEED TO REPLACE THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL ON MY 2006 TUCSON BUT IM TOLD THERE IS TWO DIFFERENT ONES AVAILABLE SO I NEED TO KNOW IF ITS A STANDARD ENGINE OR A VGT.  IS THERE AN EASY WAY TO FIND OUT. THANKS
• Ford Mondeo - dual mass flywheel 8 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm thinking about buying a 57 plate mondeo 1.8tdci 125ps. I've read alot about problems with the dual mass flywheels on earlier models. Does anyone know if this is still a problem on the mark 4's. Also am i right in thinking these cars have a timing chain not a belt? cheers Steve
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 2005 1.6HDI Dual Mass Flywheels 14 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Having read HJ's comments last Saturday regarding Dual Mass Flywheels, is there any way to prolong their life? eg. Driving style. What are the consequences of this part failing? Are there any warning signs such as vibration or noise. Are some Diesels better than others.
• Fiat Grande Punto - Dual Mass or Single Mass Flywheel 28 May 2012 (Forum)
  1.9 Multijet 3dr Sports Hatch 2007 Garage seems to think it a single mass and not a dual mass.. Right or wrong? Has anyone else heard of this? I always thought they had dmf, but they said some have and some havent, but mainly the fiat vans had them...but to be honest id be alot happier