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Noise when releasing clutch...?

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gnasha:
thrust bearing is my guess

Leslie Henson:
If you decide to replace the thrust bearing, then it's wise to replace the clutch arm at the same time, as they are prone to failure. This is such a common problem that reinforced clutch arms are usually fitted.
This is a thread that covers replacement of the clutch operating fork (clutch arm). This is the same process for changing the thrust bearing.

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=5010


Les.

Big G:
Cassilis
gnasha

Thanks for your views............

Leslie,  is it possible to change the clutch using the procedure in the thread that you put the link to...?.......I dont know when or if the vehicle has ever had a new clutch fitted, it has done 80,000 miles at present.

If i`m gonna take the G/Box off then surely it would be wise to replace all of the clutch components.

Is the beefed up clutch arm a Landrover mod?  if not then who makes them?


Thanks all of you again for your time.

                                                           G

Leslie Henson:
This is how I replace clutches. As I work for myself I don't have the strength to lift a gearbox off the ground on my own, so this is the way I do it. The gearbox will move back approx 7-inches, which is enough room to replace the entire clutch and operating arm. The reinforced clutch arm isn't available off the shelf, you buy a new one (about £10), then get someone to weld a plate or washer over the area that pivots, like this:-





Les

Big G:
Thanks Leslie,

Will be giving it a go as soon as I have worked up the courage.

Thanks again............. :)

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