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Matt110



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The puma clutch death rattle... Except only when cold.
Is this normal? On startup, when the vehicle is cold. The clutch rattles like mad. It's definitely the clutch. Pull the plates apart by depressing the pedal and it goes instantly.

When it's warm, it's silent.

That normal? Well.... I know it shouldn't do it... But do they fail like that when they go?
Post #897266 10th Apr 2021 6:59pm
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gcc130



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Mine did that, went quiet after a mile or so.
Springs broken when it was split to replace clutch
Post #897269 10th Apr 2021 7:17pm
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DAZ110



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
Mines been rattling like that for the past 15,000 miles. Rolling Eyes
Post #897274 10th Apr 2021 7:53pm
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gcc130



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Mine rattled for years, I only had the t changed at 99k because it started slipping🙂
I had the intermediate shaft replaced at the same time and solid half shafts fitted.
It’s like a new vehicle now!
Post #897280 10th Apr 2021 8:15pm
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Matt110



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I guess if you commit to "yep, at some stage you may need a flywheel too if the springs have knackered it" then the rattlings not doing any 'harm' per se.....

I say this as a new clutch and an LOF single piece adaptor shaft appears to be £600 Inc VAT plus postage.

Which is a lot.

For something LR really could've done with getting right for us the first time.

Even more so given my vehicles only covered 18000 miles from new...

Neutral
Post #897288 10th Apr 2021 8:49pm
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DAZ110



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
Yeah, mine started rattling from around a similar mileage.
Post #897293 10th Apr 2021 9:20pm
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Matt110



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Thanks.

Don't get me wrong I'm glad LOF are fixing the issue I'm just cross they have to.... And more so, that I/we all have to pay for them to have to do so!
Post #897294 10th Apr 2021 9:21pm
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Matt110



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Sorry. Spread happiness and cheer.

I'll put an order in lol.

Rolling with laughter
Post #897299 10th Apr 2021 9:27pm
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