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usbler



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Clutchfix TDCi clutch experiences
Hey guys,
my Defender 110 from 2009 has the typical clutch issue, at least one of the springs has come loose and now I can't engage gears anymore sometimes. The first clutch lasted about 20.000 km and got replaced by the previous owner in 2010. The second one lasted 40.000 km. I would like to replace the OEM clutch with a clutch fix unit and I hope that will fix the issue in the longer term. Now I wonder: Those of you who already fitted a Clutchfix unit, what mileage have you got so far, and are there any Clutchfix clutches that failed because of the same reason all the OEM clutches fail? It would be quite disappointing to fit a more expensive clutch than OEM just to see it fail too after a few thousand kilometers.
thanks for your help!
Post #773832 19th May 2019 10:15am
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Phil VM2.5



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Belgium 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Hi,
I have must replace the clutch of my 2012 td4 2,2 at 150.oookm.
As always for me, springs ...

150.000km is not a lot, what to say with 20.000 or 40.000km !
Philippe current : defender 110 sw 2.2 puma 2012 and 230.000km today and
again my Range Rover VM2.5 engine from 1992 and 528.000km today.

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Post #773838 19th May 2019 10:26am
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Disco_Mikey



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I have not heard good experiences of Clutchfix...
Post #773839 19th May 2019 10:31am
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Welshsurferdude



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I have a LOF Clutches Ultraspec kevlar clutch and done 70,000 hard miles in it, i drive fast loi and tow some heavy weights.
still perfect uptake on pedal. very light to use as well,

highly recommended.

They are active on Facebook and ship world wide, tell em Ken sent you Smile 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

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Post #773840 19th May 2019 10:36am
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hank



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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Disco_Mikey wrote:
I have not heard good experiences of Clutchfix...


Really? I have heard nothing but good things!

Have one in mine for about 10,000 - 15,000 so far. Faultless and quiet. Good feel on engagement. Have towed a a few tonne with it a number of time. Perfect. > 110 XS Double Cab
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Post #773846 19th May 2019 11:10am
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dgardel



Member Since: 30 Nov 2008
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This is my setup, installed 60.000km ago and still perfect (my defender has 120.000 km now, 180CV and 500 Nm since 2010)

It's the transit 4x4 clutch, a lot more stronger than the lastest LR.

Here in Italy there are more than 20 happy defender now with this clutch

Main pump:
- sachs P/N 6 284 600 602

CLUTCH KIT: -
-Sachs P/N 3 000 950 727

SLAVE:
- LR068979 slave
- LR068981 JUNCTION
- LR068982 Control Valve



see (with google translator) here

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Post #773851 19th May 2019 12:10pm
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pj2106



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
I would always go for an upgraded one

Speak to Ben at Clutchfix and he can advise

Also worth giving Luke at LOF Clutches a call👍 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
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Post #773861 19th May 2019 1:17pm
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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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4x4overlander has sent Clutchfix clutches around the world, including Africa and Australia along with Europe.

Currently have 5 sat on our warehouse floors to be despatch abroad tomorrow.

As for hearing bad things about Clutchfix that is not our experiences. OK Ben sometimes has to run out to get fresh milk when I turn up demanding a cup of tea. If that is the worst thing have to say about Clutchfix then that is not too bad Rolling with laughter


Ben has been dealing with clutches since he was a small boy running around in short trousers. James has been dealing with clutches since he left school. Not sure about Mark and Liam but they have been around clutches for a long time.

they do not do just Land Rover clutches, I know they do commercial vehicles, such as fire engines and mix on site concrete lorries. Vintage or commercial, PSV is no problem for Clutchfix.

One of collection from Clutchfix


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One of the special clutches they revamp, sorry can not remember vehicle



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Not just Land Rover clutches!




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Brendan
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shropshiredefender



Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
My Clutchfix clutch was fitted 25,000 miles (roughly 40.000 kms.) ago - no problems at all so far, and, as a bonus, it's lighter than the original. No towing though.
Post #773876 19th May 2019 2:59pm
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usbler



Member Since: 06 Aug 2018
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thanks for your replies!
I have also thought about LOF clutches, I think it all comes down to which clutch has the better springs as this seems to be the problem for me.. Has anybody else than dgardel fitted a transit 4x4 clutch? I thought this was a good solution too until I heard that the transit clutch is pretty hard to use when it comes to pedal force..
Post #773940 20th May 2019 6:47am
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Thon



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Daniele said that there were 20 others in Italy using the same clutch, happily, so I would be inclined to take him at his word there. He's a straight-up guy and extremely knowledgeable and experienced.

It also seems unlikely that Ford would fit something too heavy on such a widely sold vehicle as the Transit.
Post #773942 20th May 2019 7:31am
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dgardel



Member Since: 30 Nov 2008
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Yes, more than 20 Defendere here with transit 4x4 clutch!!!

A lot of us has more than 100.000km now with this clutch and I can affirm that this is the definitive solution at a right price with OEM parts.

My post does not want to take away business opportunities from the sponsors present here, it just wants to tell my experience.
When I had clutch problems, there were no alternatives on the market
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Post #773961 20th May 2019 9:48am
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dgardel



Member Since: 30 Nov 2008
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Thon wrote:
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It also seems unlikely that Ford would fit something too heavy on such a widely sold vehicle as the Transit.


Yes Transit 4x4 clutch is actually much more "massive" than the latest Land Rover LR072972 version (150HP engine quoted 1700,00€ + VAT Shocked ) or LR048731 (quoted 296,00€ + VAT) and it ia a P&P mod with full OEM parts



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Post #773966 20th May 2019 9:57am
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usbler



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thanks everyone!

I think I will talk to my mechanic and will take the clutchfix one as well as the Transit clutch into consideration!
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Timcat



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver
Our 110 has got the clutchfix unit in off Brendan, the old one literally fell out when changing. Had no problems whatsoever but once changed couldn't get it bled! So put a new genuine master cylinder in & bled without a problem. Think it was pulling air in through the seals.
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