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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20359  
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Prop UJ's and drive flanges. (If 2 piece are present.) are the easier items to check.
Beyond that much more investigation is needed, the above are the more typical culprits though. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇮🇪🇺🇸⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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9th Aug 2019 7:42pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3287 
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Output shaft?
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9th Aug 2019 8:37pm |
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| TheShrink Member Since: 25 Apr 2019 Location: Somerset Posts: 47
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If it is the output shaft, flanges or uj do you think it is drivable?
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9th Aug 2019 9:07pm |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747 
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It sounds a bit silly but when you change gear depress clutch, change gear, release clutch and then give it half a second or so before you press the accelerator. You loose a little momentum but it allows everything to spin up before you apply additional torque. Don’t be too aggressive and do everything nice and smoothly especially if you’re heading up a really steep incline putting everything under strain.
From what I can see most defenders have a degree of slack in the drive train. Mine certainly does. I’d happily continue to drive it. |
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9th Aug 2019 9:31pm |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834  
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There are many things that can produce a clunk on gear change in a Defender, some minor , some major that could lead to a loss of drive. The comparatively complicated nature of the drive train makes this type of problem impossible to diagnose from a distance.
Since this problem has suddenly manifested itself I think it needs a professional opinion as you indicate in your other thread. As suggested above Grenadier might be able to help, but your Breakdown Cover provider is another possible source of local knowledge. Good luck  |
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10th Aug 2019 11:00am |
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| oneten110 Member Since: 02 Jul 2011 Location: Wish I was still in France Posts: 741
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Another possibility is the "A" frame ball joint.
However as has been mentioned above, the best way to drive a Defender is to be relatively smooth with the controls and pedals. My first wife was such a lead footed driver she managed to break a Salisbury diff, a transfer box, a gearbox and any number of half shafts It is not a Defender, it is a One_Ten |
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10th Aug 2019 11:39am |
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| TheShrink Member Since: 25 Apr 2019 Location: Somerset Posts: 47
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Sadly, driving to find a garage this afternoon resulted in whatever the problem is getting worse. In the end I was unable to come out of gear and just got a metal on metal sound. Car now recovered so hopefully the problem will be solved one way or another. Unfortunately RAC unable to find a hire car.
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10th Aug 2019 4:25pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795 
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Oh no
 where are they going to recover it to?
Sorry to hear this as your on holidays. Hope you can get things sorted quickly. As said before Grenadier on here maybe able to help you, I have PMed him to view the thread 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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10th Aug 2019 4:34pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816  
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Thanks SuliSuli.
The Shrink, you have been PM'd. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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10th Aug 2019 5:44pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795
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Thanks Grenadier
hope theshrink can get it sorted so the girls can enjoy their holiday. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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10th Aug 2019 5:45pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Europcar has some vehicles available. Wasn't sure of your dates, so picked Mon to Sat. Agencies are often closed on Sundays I'm afraid. Small variety available which should suit. https://www.europcar.fr/DotcarClient/step2.action If, by the time you contact them, there's nothing suitable, try Europcar Annemasse (45mins from Annecy and reachable by train) or Sallanches (Also 45 mins and again, reachable by train). PM has my contact details if you need further help or have lingo problems. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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10th Aug 2019 5:56pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795
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Once again this forum pulls together to help a fellow forum member
Grenadier if I ever find myself stuck anywhere in France I’m calling you because I can’t speak french  2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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10th Aug 2019 6:01pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2154
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Same here, can generally just about get by if in France / Germany but never been able to hold anything approaching a conversation.........
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10th Aug 2019 6:04pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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You’re all welcome, but clearly I'd prefer i got no calls at all, because none of you have broken down. If you’re in the area and stopping off for a beer on the other hand, happy to help you place an order...
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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10th Aug 2019 6:10pm |
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