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110MGD



Member Since: 17 Oct 2013
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2001 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Flywheel disintegration
Well I've been nursing it for around 10 thousand miles or so now. A juddering clutch in 1st 2nd and reverse. More recently a drop in fluid so topped up master cylinder when the clutch pedal went soft. Also a burning smell under load and heavy throttle going up hills. Now it as an awful rattle under load, even when revving in neutral - cars done getting on for 120k and hasn't had a flywheel change - had a clutch 4 years ago. It's about to go bang and be un drivable. Currently laid up as I don't want it to go bang and damage other components close by.

Going to replace the lot. Any benefits going to a single mass (solid) flywheel? Or stick with the dual mass. What kits would you recommend - any dos or dont's in this department. ?? 2001 Td5 CSW (weekend and snow mobile) Plenty of lights, M/T tyres EGR delete, roofrack, swing away wheel carrier, snorkel.
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Post #470576 8th Nov 2015 1:10am
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grumpy old git



Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
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I'd say keep the dual mass & from what I've read Valeo are OEM suppliers.
Post #470579 8th Nov 2015 1:54am
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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Recently replaced mine ..stick with the dual mass flywheel, Valeo .. Do the clutch too while its apart , Borg an beck clutch...for me.
Don't forget spigot bush and clutch release bearing use genuine Lr

N.
Post #470608 8th Nov 2015 8:52am
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Daisy90



Member Since: 01 Feb 2015
Location: Hampshire
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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Alveston Red
Echo the above, I went for solid flywheel etc,
Rattled it's tits of Sad

Due to remap etc, I now run a Ashcroft DMF with a ceramic clutch, all good Thumbs Up
Post #470635 8th Nov 2015 10:54am
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taazzukcb



Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey
I ran a Rakeway solid fly with stage 3 clutch. One of the best mods I've done IMHO.

I personally much prefer it.

I also use one of their Aluminium clutch release bearing houses. Again great, but because it's metal and not plastic like OEM it does have a very slight rattle, but Neile warns of this, hence why he offers the plastic on to (this just stops the plastic one doing its melting trick!).

It is in fact sat in my shed now as the TD5 drive train has come out completely last week so no need any more.

I wouldn't trust any of the cheaper solid units personally. Rakeways stuff is top notch, again IMO.
Post #470688 8th Nov 2015 2:47pm
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Duffs



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I would use genuine and do the lot while you are on. If you are doing very heavy work then consider other options. Get it sorted before the snow comes !

Good Luck Thumbs Up 2001 DEF TD5 County
Post #472545 14th Nov 2015 9:32pm
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