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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Co1 is it worth the effort? 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Co1



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Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Absolutely. Big difference, it is now as light as the wife’s mini and arguably smoother. Well worth £25.
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bankz5152



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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
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Sulisuli



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Location: South west
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Better order one then Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Really must make time to fit mine soon.
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Ordered Rolling with laughter 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Rossy110



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Sumatra Black
Thanks to Lordackers for the tywrap trick, it worked a treat, 20mins from start to completion Very Happy
I had angled long nose pliers to assist and a pair of standard mole grips for the tab removal.
Conclusion definetly worth the money, substantially lighter and even the misses commented on the difference.

If there's anybody still wondering if they should invest..... my advice is go for it, you won't regret it Thumbs Up
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ARC99



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue
Well along with reporting that the indicators had failed yesterday (separate thread ) S.H.M.B.O. also complained that she was fed up with having her left leg ache because the clutch is stiff and that its been like that ever since we purchased it ( she is having to do all the driving due to my illness). So I opened up the DHL package that arrived on Thursday and showed her the new spring that had arrived , told her that I had ordered it on recommendation of members of the forum and that it should make life easier for her, so what with fixing the indicators and alarm I should have banked a sack full of brownie points that is when I get the spring fitted. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I’m believing the hype and have ordered one. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #763979 17th Mar 2019 12:59pm
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ARC99



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue
lordackers wrote:
Did mine this afternoon, got this from another site 😳 I used a vice to close the spring then two tie wraps one on each side on the straight bits to hold in place, with the pedal up align the two ends into the side bushes and was a then depress the clutch and secure with something I just used a piece of 3x2 cut to length wedged against the seat. align the closed end of the spring with the catch at the back of the pedal, then cut the tie wraps, I used a knife as I found the snips were awkward to get in. it’s important to get the back lined up as near as possible with the back bush, ideally within it otherwise it doesn’t locate properly and springs off,

Took me about 10 attempts but I reckon now I’ve done it, I could do it again first time

The result? defiantlay less resistance, not massive but definitely easier, will know better on a longer run as was late for work so only had time to manoeuvre back onto the garage

Edited to add pics, of the old spring but should give you an idea



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If you do use tie wraps just a word of warning...………….make sure you use a decent size and quality . I have had four snap causing the spring to fly off took me half an hour trying to find were it had landed in the garage and I was lucky the second time at it pinged around inside the land rover after glancing off my temple. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
^^^^^ Ditto! Did that a few times yesterday!
Post #764010 17th Mar 2019 3:53pm
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Daisy90



Member Since: 01 Feb 2015
Location: Hampshire
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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 SW Alveston Red
Just got my truck back after a number of jobs,
I also had a mid spec LOF clutch kit fitted as well as a new DMF flywheel, and of course the spring

Overall it's years better Thumbs Up
It previously Rama ceramic clutch plate that was replaced due to a rear main oil seal leak,

The clutch is smooth and not "grabby" like the previous one,
Much easier on the foot, some people have asked about the spring pushing. The release bearing onto the clutch when released, the spring seems to work in both directions ( I think it's witchcraft or something ) defo helps depressingt He clutch and it also holds the pedal ,up" when not being used,
Early days but happy for sure and the spring mod is worth the bucks from me I would say Very Happy
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ARC99



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue
Got mine fitted and took it for s ride to the local Hospital , pushed the clutch down and PING I know it flew over my shoulder so I'll have go and have a look for it. Big Cry Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Fitted mine today. You lot using the cable tie method must have some pretty special cable ties. I tried it with some fairly chunky ones and they failed immediately. Anyway, after much swearing I managed to to fit it the LOF way with some needle nose pliers. A lot of swearing but got there in the end. It’s impirtant make sure the pedal is pushed hard to the floor.

First impressions are that it is noticeably lightly although it feels like it almost goes over centre at the very end of travel. I was worried that the pedal wouldn’t come back up, but it seems fine. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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bankz5152



Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
I did try with the pilers just could not get the force! That said im in an XS footwell with rubber matting I cant really remove! Cable ties work but you must release the pressure very slowly took me a good hour n 30 to fit.

Driving though is such a huge difference, ive done roughly 600 miles now through mixed driving inc a weekend off road and it is fantastic. My left leg is very happy! Instagram @defender_ventures
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