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993porky

Member Since: 01 May 2011
Location: sunderland
Posts: 171

Red booster clutch help

Hi everyone I'm tempted with red booster clutch but I cannot find where to buy,I've tried website but there's no help or response to be able to buy or am I missing something!
Also is it easy to fit and as good as people say,the clutch on my td5 I find I'm struggling with more due to my knee starting to play up as I get a it older

I really would prefer auto but way to expensive to convert my 90 I think,any help and advice please cheers Paul

3rd Dec 2013 9:58pm

Lou Sparts

Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 1501

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Have you done the clutch pedal mod ? it made a huge difference on mine when i did it.Probably the best £15 i,ve spent on a Defender. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve

3rd Dec 2013 10:08pm

993porky

Member Since: 01 May 2011
Location: sunderland
Posts: 171

Hi Lou
Yeh I done the spring mod a while back but it still quite heavy,think it's more my knee now though

3rd Dec 2013 10:11pm

Lou Sparts

Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 1501

How old is the clutch ? they do get heavy with age/use its amazing how different a new clutch feels.

Sorry don,t know much about knees ! but i,m sure someone on here will. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve

3rd Dec 2013 10:16pm

993porky

Member Since: 01 May 2011
Location: sunderland
Posts: 171

Hi Lou regarding clutch I've had the 90 for six years and got it upto 130k
With no clutch change in my ownership, I have noticed I'm not as smooth when pulling away from standstill but
Just thought that might be me (knee) but now that I think about I drive
My little work van smoothly without any probs so could my clutch be past it's best?
If so how much is a clutch and is it DIY job?

3rd Dec 2013 10:31pm

Lou Sparts

Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 1501

Hav,nt bought a clutch for a while but the last one i bought for a Td5 Disco at work was £50-£60 for a britpart one then of course do you do the Dual mass flywheel while you,re in there ? probably a couple of hundred pounds for that.
As regards DIY or not yes its a DIY job if you,re fairly competant with the spanners but the gearbox is very heavy & cumbersome so an extra pair of hands is needed at times.
Just a thought there are various remote servo kits available as many people fit them to classic cars that had no servo when new, just google "remote servo". 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve

3rd Dec 2013 10:48pm

993porky

Member Since: 01 May 2011
Location: sunderland
Posts: 171

Cheers for the help Lou think I might be tempted to try new clutch,the remote servo is that same idea as red booster?

4th Dec 2013 6:59am

Lou Sparts

Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 1501

Same idea but servo is remote from the master cylinder and is connected in to the hydraulic circuit.The servo can be located anywhere under the bonnet that you feel it will fit.Have seen this system used on classic minis as the clutch is pretty heavy on them also. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve

4th Dec 2013 7:50pm

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