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arran jones



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PUMA CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
Hello All

Is you can see by the subject i might be needing a new clutch on my puma soon but will be getting in confirmed within the next week or 2

I expect most ppl on here have replaced theres.....does anyone recommend a Heavy Duty clutch kit over against the normal...obviously the hd ones are alot more expensive but do they actually make a bigger difference or not??

Thanks in advance Thumbs Up
Post #653574 29th Sep 2017 9:11am
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arran jones



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I have seen the uprated ones on paddocks website....i guess they will be the same as heavy duty
Anyone used them???
Post #653585 29th Sep 2017 9:58am
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pj2106



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
I would be speaking to Ben Williams at Clutchfix for a new clutch buddy highly recommended 😊👍💪 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
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Post #653693 29th Sep 2017 7:03pm
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
If you go genuine, is there a difference between a clutch for a regular 122HP Puma and a 150HP Puma like on the Autobiography and Adventure last editions?
And would it make sense to ask dealer to install the latter on a 122HP Puma?
What parts all need to be replaced to do a good job?
Why do I ask? On the way home from work tonight, my clutch died without any real preadvise, just on a stretch of 2 km getting into any gear became the longer the more difficult, and then suddenly clutch was just kaput. Rolling Eyes
First time it happens, 89.000KM
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #653699 29th Sep 2017 7:37pm
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custom90



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Mine went under at 38k miles. I think the new genuine models of clutchbare a redesign. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #653701 29th Sep 2017 7:40pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Redesigned, yes, but they're still not much good! Sad

After 50k miles the springs have a permanent set and have lost their springiness.
Post #653703 29th Sep 2017 7:46pm
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spudfan



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Post #653712 29th Sep 2017 8:20pm
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arran jones



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Ok thanks
So you reccomend a normal clutch rather than a heavy duty one?????

Mine will be getting tuned up so would be better to have stronger springs etc save it happaning again

Thanks
Post #653718 29th Sep 2017 8:32pm
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custom90



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My concern with a HD clutch would be that it would make the gearchange heavier.

However, I cannot comment if this actually is the case or not. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #653722 29th Sep 2017 9:05pm
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arran jones



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Thanks steve,

Has anyone on here got a HD clutch or do i just go for standerd??
As its only the springs that are the problem atm
Post #653734 29th Sep 2017 9:36pm
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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Depends what sort of HD plate is. Some "HD" are noisy to very noisy at idle. Puma 110" SW

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Post #653750 29th Sep 2017 11:31pm
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Pickles



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Didn't I previously read a post on here that the now current "standard" replacement clutch is an improvement to the item originally fitted to Pumas?
Pickles.
Post #653753 29th Sep 2017 11:41pm
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custom90



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^^^^ Yes, and I'm pretty sure it's true and originated from LR techs mentioning it,? Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #653756 29th Sep 2017 11:56pm
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Pickles wrote:
Didn't I previously read a post on here that the now current "standard" replacement clutch is an improvement to the item originally fitted to Pumas?
Pickles.


I believe it has already been improved/redesigned several times. But what does "improved" really mean? On a scale of 100 being perfect, going from a 10 to 20 is also already an improvement.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o
https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I
https://vimeo.com/201482507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw
Post #653780 30th Sep 2017 8:38am
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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
ericvv wrote:
If you go genuine, is there a difference between a clutch for a regular 122HP Puma and a 150HP Puma like on the Autobiography and Adventure last editions?
And would it make sense to ask dealer to install the latter on a 122HP Puma?
What parts all need to be replaced to do a good job?
Why do I ask? On the way home from work tonight, my clutch died without any real preadvise, just on a stretch of 2 km getting into any gear became the longer the more difficult, and then suddenly clutch was just kaput. Rolling Eyes
First time it happens, 89.000KM
Eric


There is a difference yes. The AB's did come with an uprated clutch, and you can order them. However the uprated clutch is about 1300 from LR - that's just the kit without labour. Shocked The latest version 'standard' clutch from LR is only about 290.

There is also a later type clutch slave cylinder too, which suposedly makes the clutch lighter, i didn't notice a massive difference on mine, but maybe it already had one. These are a reasonable price, but i don't know at which point they started fitting them as standard.
Post #653801 30th Sep 2017 10:30am
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