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  Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit 2006-2014 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  You'll be looking at a bill of about £200. You’ll know if it needs doing if the van cuts out at idle or hunts around for revs. Dual mass flywheels can be troublesome, it's not uncommon for these to have been changed to solid units. Ford makes a conversion kit, a new one for the six-speed manual with clutch costing around £500, a five-speed one costing around £60 more.  Rear-wheel drive models eat propshaft bearings, any knocking should be investigated.
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  What affect does a solid mass flywheel have on the engine? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Does replacing the dual mass flywheel with solid mass flywheel in a 2.0 diesel Toyota Avensis have any effects on the engine?
• VW Passat 1.9TDI 130bhp 05 model (B5) - Flywheel - Dual Mass or Solid ? 28 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  What I need advice on is if there is much of a difference in fitting a replacement dual mass flywheel / clutch setup, as opposed to a solid flywheel / clutch setup.   The Solid flywheel conversion is almost half the price of the dual mass setup, but which is best ? Saving on price initally sounds great but is it a false economy ?
• Volkswagen - 00 1.9 Dual -v- Solid Mass Flywheel 29 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  What are the advantages / disadvantages of them? Thank you
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  Changed from a DMF to a normal flywheel 1 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I went from a dual mass to solid flywheel but I still have a noise when the car is idle. Dip the clutch and it stops - the garage said it's cos I went...
• 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.
• 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 with a solid flywheel without causing any future problems.
• Citroen C5 2.0HDI 110 2004 - Solid flywheel vs Dual Mass Flywheel 6 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  I have read lots of people have DMF failed is not so reliable is prefer to replace to solid flywheel. When I use to own Peugeot 306 2.0HDI 90 it has got a solid flywheel which I never had a issue from 70,000 miles till 245,000 miles on the clock. So it make me wonder if I took off from Peugeot 406 2.0HDI with 90bhp which has got a solid flywheel and swap to my Citroen C5 to stop get other problem in the future.
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  Vans without a DMF? 5 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Who makes a van without a dual mass flywheel that will pass the new TFL low emissions charge?
• vw sharan 1.9 TD. - Dual mass flywheel conversion 13 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Hello, just wondering if there are any issues changing to solid flywheel. I would be attempting this job on my back in the drive, is this realisticor...
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  Can I convert my Golf to a single flywheel? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI. The dual mass flywheel/clutch needs replacing - what's your thoughts on converting to single flywheel?
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  Dual in the some 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In Saturdays Telegraph you gave the impression of being dismissive of a complaint about dual-mass flywheels. What are they and which cars are they fitted...
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  Can I replace my DMF with a solid flywheel? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2008 Volkswagen Golf which requires a new clutch and dual mass flywheel. I've been told it's a lot cheaper to replace it with a solid flywheel....
• Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 04 1.7cdti Dual Mass Flywheels 5 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  And if these cars do have a DMF, can a solid flywheel be fitted at replacement time ?
• 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 
• 1.9TDI. 90BHP 108000 miles - VW Sharen clutch 21 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, i'm having problems with the clutch, it seems to be making a vibrating noise when reversing, someone told me it might be the dual mass flywheel  packing up. These seem to be an arm and a leg to get done. But there is a solid flywheel you can put on instead.  Just wondering if this would make much difference to driiving this car.
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  Is dual mass flywheel failure a common fault on Peugeot diesels like my 307 GLX? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently noticed a metallic rattle on starting up my 2003 Peugeot 307 GLX 110 HDO with 68,500 miles. This was diagnosed as spring rattle on the flywheel...
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 Clutch, dual mass fly wheel 19 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  My daughters TDCI 1.4 seems to be ready for a clutch; this is not slipping at the moment but is biting at the very top of pedal, the car seems to stall without too much coaxing when in reverse mainly but will obviously stall also in forward motion 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.
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 05 1.6 longevity of 1.6HDi in comparison to 2.0Hdi 5 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Does it have particulate filter or dual mass flywheel on the Berlingo version of this engine? Any particular reliability issues? thanks i.a.
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  Rank Vectra 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI 120 as a taxi, purchased new. The dual mass flywheel was replaced under warranty at 42,000 miles, and has just been...