Can I fit a conventional dual mass flywheel to my Peugeot 307?

I have a 2007 Peugeot 307 SW 1.6 Diesel, and the clutch has started to slip. When I get it replaced, I am thinking about asking if they can replace the dual mass flywheel with a conventional one. Is this...

Is a cold-start knocking in my Superb Estate the result of contaminated diesel or a failing DMF?

Having given my local Skoda garage £370 to flush contaminated diesel from my Superb estate, a serious cold-start knocking issue persists as bad as ever, disappearing once the engine is just a little warm....

What is causing clutch vibration in my MkVI Golf?

My experience since purchasing a new Mark VI Golf on my retirement last October has not been good. I wrote to Volkswagen about a vibrating clutch pedal issue that my local dealer had told me was normal...

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...

Timing belt linked to failed DMF?

A garage put my timing belt on the wrong way round away ]back in November 2012 now my DMF has gone, could this be linked?

Will a new XC60 D5 have a DMF and DPF?

I have run a 2010 D3 Volvo XC60 auto for 30 months now on mainly short journeys with no DPF problems. I am thinking of changing to a new D5 manual. Is there any difference in likelihood of future DPF problems...

Clutch replacement, should I replace the DMF at the same time?

I own a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso VTX 1.6 HDi and the clutch has started to slip with acceleration, but it's still OK for gentle cruising. I plan to take it to Mr Clutch for: New Clutch @ £350, and New...

Premature clutch failure linked to the dual mass flywheel?

I have a 2010 Nissan Qashqai+2. Last August after a problem I took it to my local garage and they said that there was a problem with the flywheel base plate, which was very unusual and it would need replacing...

Do petrol engines have DMFs?

A friend of mine has a 2002 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 litre petrol and the clutch burnt out. His garage replaced it and presented him with a £1200 bill due to the dual mass flywheel needing replacing also....

Running a diesel car - Should I replace now?

I have a 3 year old Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 65,000 miles on the clock. I do around 18,000 miles per year and have a 40 mile round trip for work each day. It runs as new and has had no problems while I've...