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Doodlefish



Member Since: 18 Nov 2021
Location: United Kingdom
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Occasional Catching Clutch
First drive and only occasionally, my clutch catches 1st to 2nd. Only mild and happens only once and awhile. Clutch fluid okay and no other symptoms.

Have accepted it could be me Rolling Eyes

But if not...what else?
Post #956120 21st Jun 2022 4:37pm
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
What do you mean by ‘catches’. Is it like you lifted the throttle too early? If so worth checking the pressure switch. It right on the master cylinder. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #956129 21st Jun 2022 7:08pm
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Doodlefish



Member Since: 18 Nov 2021
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I mean...like ive not fully pressed the clutch. Small crunch. I dont think its me but I cant rule it out. Laughing
Post #956159 21st Jun 2022 9:48pm
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LR90XS2011



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
this is something widely reported in the early puma days

what age and mileage are you at

reducing slack in the drive line will reduce it
changing gear more slowly will also reduce it
there is a mod to fit additional locators in the gear selector making it better
if your clutch is on the way out it can cause it
clutch adjustment can be the cause (not fully clearing)
thick carpets / mats can cause not fully clearing

mine did it when new but fixing the above issues it now changes brilliantly in all gears

a lot of drivers have found the 1st gear being so low is often not required, I pull away in 2nd most of the time when on road, probably easier on lighter 90s DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #956171 22nd Jun 2022 5:44am
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steveww



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
The shift quality on my 2015 Defender improved considerably after a gearbox oil change. I also find that the shift quality improves as the gearbox warms up.

As has already been mentioned, most of the time I pull away in 2nd gear. I only use 1st on a slope, fully loaded, trailer etc.
Post #956189 22nd Jun 2022 9:14am
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