Are you sure that's the right way round? I would have thought with the clutch pedal released the crank/spigot bush and the gearbox input shaft would effectively be locked together via the clutch plate/pressure plate. therefore there would be no relative movement between either . I would expect worst case for spigot bush to be engine running, clutch depressed in gear at standstill?
2002 TD5 Spigot Bush Change?
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Are you sure that's the right way round? I would have thought with the clutch pedal released the crank/spigot bush and the gearbox input shaft would effectively be locked together via the clutch plate/pressure plate. therefore there would be no relative movement between either . I would expect worst case for spigot bush to be engine running, clutch depressed in gear at standstill?
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you think so but in my experience not
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In the car now. Started from cold, no noise until I changed gear.
Noise is apparent in every gear, when in gear with clutch down
Also apparent in neutral with the clutch down about 60% of time at a stand still
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Heading out for a longer drive now, so should be fully warmed up.
Noise is apparent in every gear, when in gear with clutch down
Also apparent in neutral with the clutch down about 60% of time at a stand still
Edit -
Heading out for a longer drive now, so should be fully warmed up.
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I'm back. Bad news. Noise is apparent in all gears even warm, I've also had some difficulty getting into 1st, having to push hard than I should. Also had the clutch slip twice when in third, well at least I think that's what happened, clutch was fully down but the gearbox made a grinding noise as if I tried to change too soon.
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time to get box out and see, the last one i had with similar symptoms had worn front layshaft bearing , he reckoned it was only when stood but you could feel the difference in 4th compared to the other gears whilst driving,
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Bol locks. Thats what I was afraid of, drop 600 notes just for these small parts and hope the rest is alright or bite the bullet and go to Ashcroft...
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seems a bit steep just to remove /refit box
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Hence why im rather upset. Gigglepin want £650 inc spigot n release. Also why im tempted to go to Ashcroft replace the whole box for what seems like not a lot more cash.
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Digging up a very old thread here but did you ever fully diagnose the issue or did you end up just going down the Ashcroft route? Reason for asking is i've seen a 2003 disco 2 with 144k on the clock, 11 months mot, but a suspected 'spigot bearing playing up' they want £1500 for it but i'm just not sure if its worth the risk
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I cant remember if im honest.
I did go for a new box.
£1500 id VERY high though. I recently paid £950 for a full clutch change which had a few others issues.
£600 - £700 is a more reasonable price.
I did go for a new box.
£1500 id VERY high though. I recently paid £950 for a full clutch change which had a few others issues.
£600 - £700 is a more reasonable price.
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I think the £1500 was for the car itself rather than changing the spigot
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Yes it is possible to do at home, depends how handy you are with a spanner and how likely you are to feck something up doing it though - that may sound harsh but many people think they can do things then make a total mess of it all - look at your average persons DIY project at home! So can you and your friends afford the time (assume a day if first time) lying on your back removing props and exhaust pipes and all sorts or do you bite the bullet.
Once you are in do the whole clutch assembly while you are at it - renew everything, even the release fork and put in a HD unless already one in and in perfect condition.
The first time I ever did a clutch was on a Land Rover - I was about 19-20 but very mechanically minded and had excellent on the job training working on a farm as a student. It was an easy task to do but the boxes are heavy and awkward due to not being well balanced weight wise. If I ever have to do a clutch on a land rover again without a ramp or crane I would take the seatbox out to do it. I have since done about 6-7 clutches on Land Rovers with various methods, the next best method was engine out with a hoist and then they have all been on a friends 4 post and latterly my own 2 post.
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You couldn't get into reverse due to the box probably being dragged on a failing spigot. If you take it into 3rd or 5th then very quickly it should go in easier - or turn off the engine, although you are on the clutch the failing spigot will probably have started to drag - so you always get some drive through to the transmission.
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Which total ejit brought this ANCIENT post back to life?
