clutch/gearbox problem defender 90 200tdi

Hi,

My defender has developed an intermitant fault whereby it sticks either in or out of gear, no matter how much you press the foot pedal. The problem seems to occur when slowing down or crawling in traffic.

The clutch fluid has been changed and system bled.

I'd be most grateful if anyone could shed any light on what the problem may be before I cross the palm of the local landrover 'specialist' with far too much silver!

Thanks!

Josie

Might be the bias spring

Does it also stick with the engine not running?

Hi, thank you for the suggestion. Yes it does also happen when the engines not running.
Thanks,
Josie

Mine had the bias spring fault as well i think, must be reasonably common....

You may have a worn clutch operating arm !! The ball that the arm pivots on wears through the arm ! Makes clutch nasty !!
Will need gearbox out and a new arm and maybe a good time to replace the clutch etc as well!!!

Thanks for all the advice, I'll try to investigate your suggestions.

Yesterday it started to make a whistling sound everytime I depressed or released the clutch pedal - could this help afirm the problem being the clutch operating arm or bias spring?

Thanks again,

Josie

From your description, sounds more clutch

Thing that puzzles me is yours is the same whether engine running or not