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BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 429

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Clutch issues

I'm sure many of you are aware of the issues with the OEM clutch being made out of chinesium and dropping springs/rattling etc. I replaced mine on my driveway with a Clutchfix kit and all has been well for a year now.

Unfortunately I've been experiencing the dreaded rattle again and got in touch with Ben (Williams I think it is) to let them know as the years warranty was within a few days of expiring. Turns out they've had a few issues with a batch of clutch plates with insufficiently preloaded springs meaning that the death rattle will reoccur.

They've been a good as I would expect. No quibbles about, what they're saying is, purely a cosmetic issue and are sending out a replacement kit ASAP. Of course this does mean the gearbox is coming out again!

For anyone who is experiencing similar issues, give them a call or message 👍

On a side note, has anyone got a transmission jack or engine hoist/crane they can do without for a week?

31st Aug 2018 2:45pm

familymad

Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3481

2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

Well impressed you are doing that on your drive. 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI

31st Aug 2018 4:48pm

BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 429

I have to admit, I started to regret it when I got to this stage..

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31st Aug 2018 5:20pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17373

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

It really is much easier if you remove the transfer box first, then the main gearbox. Both parts are nearly manageable then, plus you can inspect and grease the infamous adaptor shaft.

You've done well to get it out as a single lump using only hillbilly tools!

What's happened to your gearbox breather?

31st Aug 2018 5:54pm

BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 429

Hillbilly? Pah! How dare you!

Honestly though, I think I will get a proper crane/transmission jack for this job. It was a pain the first time.
Last time it was out I did the Ashcroft conversion. I might split them and have a little look to see if it's working as it should.
The breather no longer vents into the bell house. It's redirected to a manifold that connects the diffs and transfer box breathers and vents at RAI height. Think I might tap it this time it's out and put a quick connect on it though.

31st Aug 2018 6:53pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17373

Aha, both good mods. It'd be interesting to know how the AT shaft is looking, hopefully clean and oily.

If you remove the gearbox breather fitting to tap it you may find (as I did) that it is extraordinarily difficult to screw back in because it is such a fine thread and so hard to align.

A gearbox jack is one of those tools that when you get one you wonder how you ever managed without!

31st Aug 2018 9:30pm

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