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Spiritbeth



Member Since: 24 Mar 2017
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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Rioja Red
Synchro or clutch?
Hi folks, I'm a newby here having got my first Defender ('97 300TDI County 90 SW) last year. Prior to that I have had 2 Discoveries but there really is no comparison. Apart from my wife and dog my Defender is the love of my life! - I have to say that in case either ever read this thread.
I would appreciate some help and advice on the following: When changing gear I get a graunch as if the synchro is worn.If I slow the gear change and change at lower revs then it doesn't occur. So is it likely to be the gearbox or just the clutch?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Post #701154 15th Apr 2018 9:02pm
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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
It could be either really. If the clutch isn't fully disengaging it can have the same symptoms. Have you checked all the air is bled out of it?
Post #701196 15th Apr 2018 11:44pm
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Naf



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Kuwait 2000 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Nato Green No Canopy
I rebuilt mine, and i only have that same problem between 2-3 gear change, you may just need to adjust the spring return on the gear shifter.

If you have a climb in rpm above 2500rpm and no increase in speed, then you have a bad clutch.

To check the slave in a parked position find the engaging point, where the clutch grabs, if its about the half way point you are fine.

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Post #707033 14th May 2018 6:29am
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hank



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Is it any particular gear change? Mine's makes a little crunch from 2nd - 3rd. I find moving 2nd - neutral position - slight pressure towards 4th before moving into 3rd helps

Sounds arduous but really isn't!

Not saying this is the cure and will still need sorting but it will reduce further wear
Post #707067 14th May 2018 9:51am
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Naf



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Kuwait 2000 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Nato Green No Canopy
that sounds like what i have, I am goin to try and adjust the shifter springs to see if that cures my issue.

I am waitin on the repair of my ECU before i may try.
Post #707074 14th May 2018 11:01am
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Spiritbeth



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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Rioja Red
Thank you for the advice. I'll bleed the slave cylinder and adjust the spring return... if that doesn't work itstarts to look expensive!
Post #707223 14th May 2018 10:09pm
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