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| funrover Member Since: 12 Dec 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 130   
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Hi chaps,
I'm all set for swapping my clutch on Monday, this will be the first time I attempt such a big job (for me). There's not a lot of info on the web about doing this on a Puma, I've got the workshop manual, but I was wondering: A) If anyone has done it, any tips? (I bought the latest clutch parts to hopefully smooth out any further problems) B) Should I take the engine out or drop the gearbox. For TD5's e.t.c most people said that the amount of work involved is about the same, with the engine out option being preferable if you have a crane, which I do. C) Anyone know solid mounting points for the TDCI block for a crane? Thanks for the help, Ben Editor of FunRover - One blog. Read it! Land Rover rebuild video series here: |
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27th Aug 2014 7:18pm |
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| funrover Member Since: 12 Dec 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 130
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Thanks Martin!
What would you use to attach gearbox to engine hoist incidentally? Would recovery straps work? Editor of FunRover - One blog. Read it! Land Rover rebuild video series here: |
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27th Aug 2014 8:22pm |
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| martinfiattech Member Since: 13 Nov 2013 Location: leicester Posts: 422 
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Myself I use a set of engine slings and heavy chains to support the whole lot. On a gear box lift or a platform I`ve made to fit on a trolly jack. Get a few good blocks of wood to keep the box form tipping.
If you have good strong straps and know what your doing it`s easy, be aware it`s a big and heavy lump, it won`t sit steady, the transfer box will try to pull it over, some times it`s easier to remove the transfer box first then the main box it`s self. If you choose this way make sure you don`t catch the seals on refitting You may need to brace the engine in case it tilts on it`s self. Pull in a few favours and get a few strong blokes to assist they can take a bit of wiggling to get in and out. Put some coppa slip on the mounting dowls, in case it has to come out again. Clutch bleeding can sometimes be easier if you back bleed it. If you try to prime the slave cylinder before hand by GENTLY squashing the piston in and then pouring fluid in until no more air comes out, it may take a few goes, it can save time and effort, you will get covered in fluid once the box is home but it`s made bleeding easier for me. Don`t forget to chock the wheels if it`s not fully off the ground Excuse the spelling I`am better with spanners and wires. |
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27th Aug 2014 9:22pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20294
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And don't get under it.
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27th Aug 2014 9:35pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17343 
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If possible get hold of a transmission jack. Take the transfer box off, then the gearbox. On a 110 you can do the job without disturbing the exhaust provided you just roll the gearbox back on the jack and don't want to take it out altogether. You will need to disconnect the clutch hydraulics to get enough movement (but you'll be changing the slave cylinder/release bearing anyway).
The engine will stay put and won't tilt so needs no extra support. Check the gearbox output shaft splines before refitting the transfer box. Clean and lube the gear lever ball etc as well, and lube the clutch pedal pivots and the gearchange experience will be transformed. I found the easiest way to bleed the clutch was with a vacuum bleeder, but be careful because the reservoir (which is inaccessible) holds about a teaspoon of fluid - I totally drained the system in a millisecond to start with! A clutch change actually isn't difficult but can be daunting the first time. Be carefull with the t-box and gearbox due to the weight. An average strength man can lift either but they're heavy enough to do you a life-changing injury if they fall on you under the car. |
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27th Aug 2014 9:48pm |
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| funrover Member Since: 12 Dec 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 130
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Thanks for help everyone! Will let you know how it goes... Editor of FunRover - One blog. Read it!
Land Rover rebuild video series here: |
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28th Aug 2014 2:08pm |
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