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ralton

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Durban
Posts: 153

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver

my first problem out of warranty... gearbox leak

Well, here i am in the world beyond warranty - just over 100K km (3 years and 1 month) and i noticed a "wet" spot under the gearbox.
I had the slave cylinder replaced 5 months ago - if i'm correct, this involves removing the gearbox?
If so, what sort of warranty should i expect for individual jobs?
Cheers www.ralton.co.za

13th Feb 2011 4:46pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2266

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

If you are not sure it is clutch fluid then check on the gearbox oil level. Sometimes overfilling causes the oil to escape thorugh the breather. Puma 110" SW

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13th Feb 2011 5:33pm

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1567

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Not sure on tdci but td5 gearbox had auto transmission fluid which is red. Clutch fluid is clear and burns your hands. I've had a few slave cylinders go over the years and there easy to change. I would expect ur slave is still covered.

13th Feb 2011 5:41pm

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
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2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

RobKeay wrote:
I've had a few slave cylinders go over the years and there easy to change. I would expect ur slave is still covered.

Gear box out

If its out of warranty then nothing is covered... if you need a new slave your looking about £700 for the dealer to do the job..... independent quoted me £270

NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

13th Feb 2011 7:19pm

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1567

I would push for it to be covered since it was changed only 5 months ago. If it is a gearbox out job £270 great deal. Did it on my 200tdi a few weeks back in half hour the joys of simple engines, still need to bleed it through mind.

13th Feb 2011 8:12pm

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

Rob they have put the slave inside the bell housing

so its a pain in the arse to do the job..... i was quoted £780 of JE Chester and £270 of my independent LR said they would go half's with me...but it was still cheaper for me to pay full price with my independent than go half's with LR ? NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

13th Feb 2011 8:46pm

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1567

Sounds bad for future home mechanics! Hope ur new one lasts!

13th Feb 2011 9:46pm

ralton

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Durban
Posts: 153

It's the Transfer case that's leaking. So, two questions:

Would this have been tampered with during a Slave cylinder replacement?

How do i check the oil level? www.ralton.co.za

14th Feb 2011 6:22am

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