An unexpected bang today that sounded like a cable snapping. obviously it wasn't as the clutch is hydraulic. but it left me with no clutch release. I managed to start in in 1st and then mash up through the gears to get home. there was no sign of imminent failure. I have half a loose pedal then it hits solid half way down. can the release arm pop off and jam? 2004 TD5 defender.
Clutch release went bang!
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Not likely that it would pop off and jam although they can wear and the push rod breaks through the fork.
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This is another "shame on Land Rover" thing. Series 3 had a nice cast arm/fork with bush in it. Changed to that pressed steel arm in later models.
Do check condition of pivot as well, I had one that had worn to a point.
Do check condition of pivot as well, I had one that had worn to a point.
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I personaly think taking the gearbox out (or sliding it back) is easier/better.
have a look on YouTube.
Many of the video's are pushing (sponsored by) LOF and are fitting the HD Single Mass clutch kits.
I wouldn't reccomend that, stay with a Dual Mass flywheel unless you don't mind a bit of gearbox/transmission chatter and even then, if you do insist on a Single Mass, i'd personaly go with Valeo.
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have a look on YouTube.
Many of the video's are pushing (sponsored by) LOF and are fitting the HD Single Mass clutch kits.
I wouldn't reccomend that, stay with a Dual Mass flywheel unless you don't mind a bit of gearbox/transmission chatter and even then, if you do insist on a Single Mass, i'd personaly go with Valeo.
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TD5 Clutch Kit. The Td5 3 piece clutch comprises of cover plate, friction plate, and clutch release bearing. These are Valeo brand Very often when changing the Td5 Clutch it will also be necessary to change the Dual Mass Flywheel
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Having watched a couple of vids - it looks like the TD5 uses a different style of clutch fork, so my initial suggest could be a load of pants ...
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Took the slave off for a look. It’s a cast fork so not what I thought. Any ideas? Pedal moves with the slave off. Solid when bolted back on.
However. It spewed all its fluid into the housing after that.
I’m wondering if I’ve got a cylinder seal gone and the pressure was equalising rather than moving the slave. Giving me a solid pedal and no clutch release?
Ordered a new master and slave so let’s see. Master has a slow leak anyway and was empty when it went bang.
However. It spewed all its fluid into the housing after that.
I’m wondering if I’ve got a cylinder seal gone and the pressure was equalising rather than moving the slave. Giving me a solid pedal and no clutch release?
Ordered a new master and slave so let’s see. Master has a slow leak anyway and was empty when it went bang.
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Explain "Ist split" when bolted back on.
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Tip. When fitting new master put a tad of brake fluid in it before fitting to lube the seals a bit. Prevents piston from sticking at bottom of stroke the first time you push pedal down. Guess how I know this.
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