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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548   
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Hi everyone before I’m shot down, I did search but only found one thread that seemed to describe my problem, but there was no conclusion!
Could a failing clutch / release bearing cause a harsh vibration through the vehicle? The best way to describe it is - Imagine the feeling like you’ve shifted up to the wrong gear and really laboured the engine (ie like going to select 3rd but selected 5th instead) I’ve got the classic signs my clutch is failing (very noisy release bearing at idle and clatter when switching off) and now this vibration has appeared which seems to be only when cold (ie first few miles of the day) and at low speed / gears. At first I thought it was Exhaust, but it’s all secure on inspection. If not clutch, what else could it be? Thanks in advance Mark My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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23rd Feb 2018 11:57am |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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That's Steve, I will check but it is a complety different feeling to something in the tyres.
Can the UJs be properly checked in situ? My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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23rd Feb 2018 12:19pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20314
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A basic check yes, but you can't always fully check them.
Sometimes it's something you least expect that's the culprit, and often the most simple or cheap to fix. Most of us jump the gun and expect the most expensive repair. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️ |
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23rd Feb 2018 1:13pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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That is very true Steve! thanks, i'll check them this weekend. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
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23rd Feb 2018 1:18pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Given that you know it's an issue, I'd sort out the clutch first. You may be chasing a second problem that doesn't exist. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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23rd Feb 2018 1:40pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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yes you are correct Mr Anorak....but I'm wincing at the £1k bill as already spend over that on maintenance in the last 2 months
 My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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23rd Feb 2018 1:42pm |
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| Landyman61 Member Since: 19 Jul 2017 Location: Durban Posts: 9  
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Check your rear tyres, if every second tread block on the inner side of the tyre has worn lower, it causes a vibration at low speed, more noticeable with cold tyres. Our local dealer replaced the rear diff twice under warranty and serviced the prop before checking the tyres. 2 new tyres and vibration has gone. My tyre dealer suggested rotation every 10,000 km to even out the wear.
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25th Feb 2018 4:00am |
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| Low-Range Member Since: 30 Sep 2016 Location: BC Posts: 41 
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In gear and running
In gear with clutch in In neutral and coasting all tell a different story |
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27th Feb 2018 5:48pm |
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