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Is my clutch dying...??
Disco-Ron:
HI Tom,
Thats exactly the problem that i don't want to have, i do have a workshop big enough to get the truck in, and work on it, therefore i won't have any time restraints on me, but, i did the gearbox in my Impreza, and when that came out, it literally fell on my chest, boy did that hurt..... and the Disco box is a lot heavier!!
So, it'll be a proper AP clutch i think, BUT not until it's actually slipping whilst driving along without my foot on the pedal..... i didn't think i would have to do this job, it was apparently done just before i bought the truck, a mere 5k ago....!!
Range Rover Blues:
I've fitted expensive clutches to the V8 and TBH they don't seem to last long before I get the same scenario. I'd take the engine out too because that's the equipement I have and I hate a***ing around underneath something that heavy. TBH I migh pay someone to do it next time, oh no, hang on, I'm fitting an Auto next time aren't I :roll:
Leslie Henson:
I've fitted clutches to most makes of LandRover - the Disco/Rangy is easily the hardest, due to the solid floor plan. I've always just moved the gearbox back - there is a rik that the gearbox could slip off the jack though, and you have to be careful as they are very heavy. There are steps you can take to minimise this risk - level ground, position of the jack in relation to the direction the gearbox will be moving, etc etc. You can also rope a cradle across the chassis rails and under the gearbox as an added precaution to prevent nasty accidents. I'd imagine that you would have to remove the radiator in order to gain enough room to replace the clutch. Never done it that way myself - you would still have the fun of undoing those awkward top bell housing nuts :evil:
Les. :)
Disco-Ron:
I would aim to take the rad out, and pull the engine into the grill opening.... as far forward aspossible.....
I tell you what, when i do it, i'll take loads of pictures... and post them up in a project type thread....!!
Leslie Henson:
That would be good, I'd like to see how it's done.
Here's one I did earlier - complete with pictures, that's the 300TDi Disco with the box off method.
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=6719
Les. :)
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