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Def90:
I'm considering a clutch change for my 300tdi Defender. I don't have any garage facilities, so my question is - How practical is it to do as a D.I.Y job?

I have read articles that say it's either engine or Gearbox out - Without access to an engine hoist (or hard standing to support the hoist) or lift, both options present difficulties - Is there a proven way for the home mechanic to do this job with no more than a set of ramps? or should I bite the bullet and book it into a local garage?

Interested if anyone knows of a picture thread that maps the process and whether anyone can give me a ball park price that I should expect to pay for a clutch change

tack43:
I did mine at home, however, I do have hardstanding. I hired an engine hoist form a local hire shop, took out the floor and lowered the gearbox/transfer box. It's easy enough to get out, but a bit more troublesome to get back in on your own. A spare couple of friends would make it an easy job - the box is VERY heavy! Other than that it's a straight forward job as per the workshop/haynes manuals. Just remember to replace all the clutch bits so you don't have to do it again anytime soon!

Hope this helps

Rich

tonycougar:
I have heard of some-one doing one on the hardshoulder of a motorway. Using a large rope tied around the roof to hold the gearbox up. Sounds a bit precarious but apparently he did it. I considered doing mine at home, but decided it would be quicker and cheaper in the whole sceme of things to get it done by some-one who knew what they were doing.

topless matt:
It is easier to take the engine out to do a clutch change!
you dont necessarily need hard standing for the crane, just have enough room so tat you can roll the truck back once the engine has been lifted clear, it is also much easire that way.
Good luck

Saffy:
For my situation it was easier to take engine out and I was happy to do that. I was on a tarmac hardstanding with a borrowed engine crane. My hardstand is too narrow to use the crane from the side with the floor taken out. I had not done the clutch on a 300tdi before so not confidant to carry it out by pulling the box back out he way and doing key hole fitting.

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