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WindyJ



Member Since: 18 Oct 2018
Location: France
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Hello and clutch question
Hello, first post so be gentle!

I bought my Puma this summer and got a load of bits in with the deal. Before winter sets in I'm going to tackle fitting a new clutch, Superpro bushes, new Gwyn Lewis drop-arm, Ashcroft shaft upgrade/HD flanges and replace the fuel breather hose all in one go. I'll service it at the same time and change the reversing light switch which is dodgy.
Gonna be a busy adventure and learning curve - first Defender Smile

Question is on the clutch - I've mulled it over and moving to the idea that engine out might be the best route. What do people think?
I've tried searching but even that I'm crap at when it comes to computers.....is there a decent thread on doing a DIY clutch change?

Cheers!
Post #735582 18th Oct 2018 6:30pm
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LR90XS2011



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
normal approach to the clutch is to take the gearbox out from underneath, and whilst it is out replace the gearbox output shaft. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #735602 18th Oct 2018 7:25pm
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SimonDavies



Member Since: 15 Mar 2012
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Wales 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Zambezi Silver
I've just changed my clutch. I took the gearbox out from underneath, however, I had access to a two post ramp and two transmission jack's. She is a big old lump with the transfer box on the back.
Do you have access to any garage equipment?
Post #735603 18th Oct 2018 7:36pm
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WindyJ



Member Since: 18 Oct 2018
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I’ve got most things and may have a 4 post lift in about 2 weeks. It’s from they guy who I bought the Def from he’s finishing off a pro resto job before selling off the lift and we agreed 1st option for me. It’s a strange one tbh...manual job with the 4 corners being done individual with industrial size hi-lift jacks. Wasn’t sure about it but seen pictures with Landy on it...rated to 2.5 tonne. Reserving judgement until seen unloaded and had a proper go and settled on a price. Will make dropping things from underneath a whole lot easier.
Post #735623 18th Oct 2018 8:30pm
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SimonDavies



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Wales 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Zambezi Silver
Someone may come along that has taken the engine out and thinks it's easier.
I have never done it and therefore can only comment on gearbox removal underneath.
You could remove transfer box first and then remove gearbox to reduce weight and as lr90 suggests above, replace the common adaptor shaft.
Post #735631 18th Oct 2018 8:50pm
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RoddyK05



Member Since: 08 Apr 2015
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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Yellow
Slightly different, but we done the clutch on my series 3 by removing the floorboards, tunnel and seatbox. Then an engine hoist in through the door and lower it down. That was on a motor that had no fitted carpets, floor coverings etc so might be a lot of hassle in a modern Puma.
Post #735641 18th Oct 2018 9:30pm
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NickMc



Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Gearbox out, Tdci is actually less work than a Tdi/Td5- personally I’d rather do Tdci clutches all day long than Tdi or Td5
Post #735643 18th Oct 2018 9:32pm
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Big Harold



Member Since: 09 Jul 2018
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Australia 2015 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Alpine White
Having recently removed the engine from a puma and removed the transmission from another.
Remove transfer case first then gearbox.
Renew output adapted and fit clutch using new slave cylinder as well.
I would look at doing the pilot bearing as both of mine are worn @100,000 km.
I am fitting a new Clutch fix clutch and slave cylinder inc pilot bearing.
The amount of work to remove the engine far out ways that of the gearbox.
These engines are a mass of coolant hoses.
Mark
Post #735657 19th Oct 2018 1:02am
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NickMc



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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Yep buy the pilot bearing as 9 times out of 10 it’s goosed!
Post #735663 19th Oct 2018 7:04am
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WindyJ



Member Since: 18 Oct 2018
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The kit i’ve Got is clutchfix so good to find out here they seem rated. I’ve not opened the box to see if there is a PB in there...if not i’ll get that ordered. Seems replacing the slave is the thing to do, is that because it just sensible or non-reusable part on the job?

Think I’ve decided on going at it from underneath following the advice here. I’ll save the engine out for another day....
Post #735757 19th Oct 2018 6:38pm
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leeds



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We buy the odd one or two clutches from Clutchfix and send them around the world.

Our last collection from Clutchfix


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Todays collection was only in single figures. Whilst I was there they showed me this 1960 clutch they were rebuilding.



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A 1960 Ferguson clutch where it had been uprated from 56 to 96 hp.



Brendan
Post #735781 19th Oct 2018 7:46pm
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