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OsloBlue

Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 823

R380 TD5 clutch, Issue, Failure or designed that way?

Just noticed something odd with my clutch/ Gearbox. Not sure if its because i'm using it more often or Whether something has actually changed.

So when i change down gears the stick will prevent me changing down unless my revs get down to an appropriate level. there are three large Hills where i live and i Often use engine breaking for obvious reasons.

is this a safety mechanism? has this always been the case?
Is my clutch or gearbox having an issue? do i need a new clutch? (Clutch weight and height is fine)

Thoughts chaps? I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html

2nd Mar 2019 2:33pm

rallysteve

Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 2237

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green

Sounds like the synchros might be work out to me if your clutch is working fine 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread

2nd Mar 2019 2:41pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17448

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Double-declutch.

2nd Mar 2019 6:04pm

OsloBlue

Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 823

I did try a double de clutch, seems to only want to work 30% of the time. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html

2nd Mar 2019 7:30pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5729

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Start by changing the oil.

2nd Mar 2019 8:58pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17448

OsloBlue wrote:
I did try a double de clutch, seems to only want to work 30% of the time.

On the assumption that you're double-declutching correctly that does suggest a gearbox fault. Even if the synchro has become completely ineffective you should be able to change gear smoothly and silently.

2nd Mar 2019 10:39pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4786

Could be a snapped or damaged bias spring...... 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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2nd Mar 2019 10:46pm

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