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Eric Yeong

Member Since: 26 Apr 2024
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posts: 1

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Upgrading Clutch for Puma 2.2L

Hi guys, my 2014 2.2L Puma Defender has some issue with the clutch. Sticky and sometimes the clutch stuck down and need to pull up in order to engage the gear…. The workshop mechanic told me is the clutch pump issue, and probably the clutch disc need to be changed as well. I have heard before the Puma can take Toyota clutch kit as well in order to get a ’softer’ clutch pedal, anyone here can advise me which Toyota Clutch kit that can be modified to Defender Puma clutch? Thanks in advance.. 🙏🏻

26th Apr 2024 8:34am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20616

Is the pedal spring working as it should? That would be a good place to start, and is the fluid the correct level, if so what colour?

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26th Apr 2024 9:04am

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2138

I’m wondering if the clutch pedal pivot shaft needs lubrication, that can cause a sticking pedal.

In this topic https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic22839.html it highlights how you can fit a grease nipple to lubricate , however that’s a lot more difficult on a Left hand drive. But you can take the 6 cover screws out, remove the cover and lube the pivot with a light oil ( I.e 3 in 1 oil or equivalent). Note , do not lube the master cylinder shaft, its the lower pivot that goes from left to right you need to lubricate. To target the oil at each side you can use a drink straw, touch the end of it on the area to be lubricated and then drip oil into the top of the straw so it flows to the target area. Excess oil will drip into the footwell, so put a cloth there to catch it. Also lube the bushes that house the clutch pedal spring. Then using your hand operate the pedal a few times to work the oil in and see if this fixes the issue.

Worth doing before spending money on new clutch etc.

If it does transpire you need a new clutch then the two most popular are the transit 4x4 clutch and the Offerings from LOF. If you do a search on here you will see several informative topics on Clutches for the 2.4 and 2.2 Puma defenders.

26th Apr 2024 9:49am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20616

That’s a good point, it’s a very tight fit with good reason.
If it gets tight, then that could make it sticky, I was lucky in that there was a thread there to fit a grease nipple on the RHS of the pedal box. Chillin In The Backwoods🇬🇧🇺🇸
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26th Apr 2024 4:40pm

Waka56

Member Since: 08 Nov 2023
Location: Hamburg
Posts: 167

I have been looking a while for a new clutch and I never saw the toyota option, you have some reference?
I have a transit clutch that I'll be trying to mount next week. Making my Defender great again. (Or trying to at least xD)

26th Apr 2024 8:51pm

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