Vehicle & Technical > Discovery

Is my clutch dying...??

(1/2) > >>

Disco-Ron:
Right, Disco1 200tdi, clutch was supposed to have been done just before i bought it a year ago, however, i only have to breath on the pedal and the clutch slips..... really not looking forward to fitting a new clutch, i'm thinking unbolt the engine, and slide it as far forward as possible, in order to get to the flywheel, the hoist i have won't go high enough to get the motor right out.... but i reckon that taking the rad out and moving it forwards should just about give me enough room....

So, is my clutch going? and will my idea work.??

Cheers

Ron.

Dr Neil:
If your clutch is slipping then yes it is dieing.I have heard people move the engine forward though i prefer to take the gearbox out as in my view it is easier(approx 2 1/2 to 3 hours).At the end of the day it is down to your own preference and the equipment you have.

hope this helps

Neil...

Disco-Ron:
It's not actually slipping just yet, only if i put a little pressure on the pedal, which tells me it won't be long....... the main reason for moving the engine, is that the gearbox just weighs too much, i don't have access to 2 or 4 post ramps, i'll have to do it basically on the ground, i do have an engine hoist, hence my thoughts......

Thanks!

Dr Neil:
when i have done clutches i have done them on my back on the floor, all you need is an extra pair of hands and a couple of trolley jacks.If you put one jack under the gearbox whilst you remove the crossmember and then support it with another jack or axle stand then move the jack under the plate where the crossmember sits i will hold it fairly level(you could strap the gearbox to the jack if you wanted) then slide the transmission back enough to replace the clutch ect. and then slide it back in.As you said it is heavy but if you have help for this bit and are careful you shouldn't have any problems....

just my opinion

Dr.

tjsj:
Alrite Ron, I did the clutch on mine about 2 months ago and after a lot of deliberation i decided to take the gearbox out.......big mistake! We got it out fine but as a mate and i were clambering around under it trying to get it back in, it fell off the jacks about 4 times and i ended up taking the gearbox back out of the truck, putting it in the boot and towing it to a nearby garage to be fitted back in. If I had to do it again, I would definatly move the engine. Just my view, and yes, your clutch is definatly going matey!  :(

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page