↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Puma (Tdci) > Rattling clutch. What next?
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 2 12>
Print this entire topic · 
Co1



Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3605

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Rattling clutch. What next?
Have the clutch rattle in neutral. It goes away when the clutch pedal is depressed. The clutch doesn’t slip and it drives just fine. Is there any reason to do anything now or do I just wait for the clutch to wear out?

It’s a 2013 2.2 with 70k on the clock.
Post #862612 20th Oct 2020 3:09pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
DAZ110



Member Since: 06 Dec 2007
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 2000

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black
Mines been rattling like that for the last few years and I haven’t had a problem yet.
Post #862614 20th Oct 2020 3:38pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Co1



Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3605

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Thumbs Up
Post #862615 20th Oct 2020 3:41pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Minch90



Member Since: 15 Sep 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 226

United Kingdom 
Me too rattling for 3y in a ‘58 with 50k, changes fine, no slip and pedal feel hasn’t changed. 2.4TDCI 90 - everyday brilliance
S3 V8 Lightweight - in the garage being ignored #newchassistime
S3 lightweight - 2nd car 24V fire risk with a full tilt and the windscreen down
S1 80" - first car fun - 75mph in neutral downhill once #wobblesallround
Post #862627 20th Oct 2020 4:34pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
John P



Member Since: 26 Dec 2013
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 259

United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
My wife's Defender has the clutch rattle, even after a new cultch was fitted. Doesn't slip and pulls fine.
Post #862631 20th Oct 2020 5:08pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Co1



Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3605

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
That’s good news then. Expense spared!
Post #862636 20th Oct 2020 5:37pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
LR90XS2011



Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3602

United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
word of caution, if its a standard LR clutch it is the springs that rattle because they are loose in the clutch driven/friction plate, they can come right out, jam the clutch and knacker the flywheel. Some uprated clutches also rattle the transmission but the noise is subtly different

a search on here will give some good info DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #862639 20th Oct 2020 6:01pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
dorsetsmith



Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

Post #862670 20th Oct 2020 7:39pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Devon-Rover



Member Since: 22 Jan 2015
Location: South Devon
Posts: 905

United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green
At 52K I had a clutch that didn't rattle or slip yet it was done as It was a job whilst I was in there doing the adaptor shaft.

Either way when it came out (AP branded too) the springs were loose and showed evidence of them chattering about, So it was a good plan to get it changed. The OE spec clutch really is a metal version of cheese creation.

RE the rattle. The new LOF roadspec as a by product does now give me on occasion a bit of gearbox chatter, seems to be causing it at idle when out of gear. Dipping the clutch get's rid of it again like clutch rattle but if you give the throttle a blip in neutral without touching the clutch then this stops it too. Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest
Post #862672 20th Oct 2020 7:45pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
LR90XS2011



Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3602

United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
Devon

glad you said that

my LOF road spec also rattles the transmission when it feels like it, drives great though DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #862674 20th Oct 2020 7:47pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
keef9t



Member Since: 13 Mar 2016
Location: manchester
Posts: 168

United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Ditto
Post #862677 20th Oct 2020 7:55pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bluericky



Member Since: 26 Jun 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 647

United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
As above , changed my clutch to a road spec LOF, along with a new takeoff gearbox and now have terrible chatter when in neutral.

A blip on the throttle tends to settle it but not always , dipping the clutch stops it all together .

Pulls beautifully though . https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/
Post #862697 20th Oct 2020 9:35pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5765

France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
I’m in the market for a new clutch, and will upgrade to a better AM brand. So it’s interesting that all the ‘new rattle’ stories come from LOF which is one of the clear options, and not from ClutchFix. I don’t have the problem of sitting in neutral very often, our nearest traffic lights are 25kms away and just the one set Rolling with laughter , but I know it would bug me.....

Anyone had the same with the ClutchFix? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #862718 21st Oct 2020 5:32am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Retroanaconda



Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2520

Scotland 
Any updated clutch will give more transmission gear chatter when idling in neutral, it’s a simple consequence of stronger springs in the clutch plate and a rattle 4-cylinder engine.

It’s usually most noticeable immediately after change when the springs are stiffest and then quietens slightly after a few thousand miles. It’s a non-issue really.
Post #862742 21st Oct 2020 7:10am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bluericky



Member Since: 26 Jun 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 647

United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
I definitely didn’t notice it with my last clutch change , mind you that only lasted 20k before the springs started rattling .
I’ve only heard good things about the LOF clutches so I’ll hold on in there.
The guys who fitted it are a recommended installer from LOF and said that a lot of them but not all clatter after installation. https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/
Post #862744 21st Oct 2020 7:21am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 2 12>
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums