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AndyB



Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
Location: North Wales
Posts: 37

1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Cairns Blue
Our first breakdown clutch question
Out for a run this afternoon. Heard a slight 'bang'/knock from infront of the gearstick area (clutch/bellhousing, which then sounded like something spinning round fast.
Moments later, LOTS of noise, so pulled over fast.
Tried to turn over engine, but everything locked up.
Put into gear, and rocked landy backwards a little.
Tried to turn over. It would, but sounded like all my spanners were being thrown around in the bellhousing area.
Suspect the clutch is at fault, so going to split over the nest week.
If I am splitting, will replace the clutch etc anyway.
Sorry for the waffle!
Question is..
Has anybody purchased a clutch kit for a 300tdi lately? Been told from previous owner that our Defender has a Disco 300tdi and running gear init, but age of engine unknown.
Until midnight, there is a discount code at eurocarparts.

Thanks, and any feedback or comments needed!!! ha ha
Andy
Post #612084 25th Mar 2017 7:37pm
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yostumpy



Member Since: 01 Aug 2010
Location: n/kent
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pretty certain will be same as defender 300tdi. get good quality kit ie Valeo NOT Britpart, also change lever arm for re-inforced one, and change the spigot bush, if you don't , chances are it'll squeal like a stuck pig
Post #612154 25th Mar 2017 10:11pm
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AndyB



Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
Location: North Wales
Posts: 37

1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Cairns Blue
Took gearbox out today (thanks to the boss for not moaning about it being mothers day).
First time I have dropped a rear wheel drive gearbox, so quite an adventure.



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Found the bellhousing to gearbox bolts either fallen out, or finger tight!
One or two had decided to dance with the clutch!



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Whilst having a quick look at the damage, noticed the clutch release arm was showing the early signs of the common fault people are reporting. So certainly ordering a HD one.



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So its time to spend some money.
Have a few oil leaks from the gearbox and transfer box, so will try and find out what it is worth replacing whilst everything is on the floor.
Any feedback on what to replace, brands, and where to buy from needed and appreciated.


Andy
Post #612335 26th Mar 2017 7:42pm
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yostumpy



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well done, no time lost there then,! That release arm didn't have long left I reckon.
Post #612349 26th Mar 2017 8:11pm
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hxk494



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quick progress there! I've got a juddering clutch in my 300tdi and am working up the courage to dive in and fix it - or maybe waiting until it completely gives up. I take it that was a seat box out, gearbox out through door removal?

Don't know if it's any use/will work for you but I have a Eurocarparts discount code expiring today at midnight for 30%off - CRX25ZLG It may just be a single use code but I'm not planning to use it. 1996 300Tdi Defender 110
Post #612503 27th Mar 2017 11:16am
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AndyB



Member Since: 10 Nov 2016
Location: North Wales
Posts: 37

1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Cairns Blue
Thanks for the offer of the code. Dont know where I will be getting things from. Its a bloomin minefield of makes and suppliers!

Floors out. gearbox tunnel out, seatbox covers out. Seatbox and doors stayed in place,
I should state that having a 2" lift on the Landy certainly helped!
I'll send a photo of how it was slung if you want. It is a bit off an odd shape to lift.
Ours fault caused a breakdown 13 miles from home, and 4 miles from any phone signal!!
If you think it needs doing, might be worth getting prepared.
If you need any info, feel free to pm. This was my first gearbox out job, so by no means am i an expert!!
Andy
Post #612508 27th Mar 2017 11:31am
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