Freelander 2 (LR2) Freelander 2 Clutch replacement difficulty?

Hey all!

Bit of an unusual one from me, I have my eyes on a TD4 FL2 that is going for £650 with only 60K Miles on the clock as the clutch has gone and they cannot afford to change it, how hard is a clutch replacement?

I believe that LUK is a decent brand? Do correct me if I am wrong.

My only thoughts are that I can get it over a weekend chuck a clutch in it and boom send it on it's way but I'd like some more info before I go ahead doing that.

It is a 2010 2.2 Diesel TD4 and before I bite the bullet I'd just like some more info if anyone has any, about special tools I may need, things to prepare for and more importantly a guide really on how to change it like a workshop manual?

Appreciate the help all!

The clutch is a lot of work, as basically the whole front drive line needs removing. LR suggest removing the whole subframe and power unit from the vehicle, then split the components with it on the bench, or other suitable flat surface.
Also the flywheel is likely damaged, so will also need replacing, adding to the cost by several hundred £.

Nodge68 said:

The clutch is a lot of work, as basically the whole front drive line needs removing. LR suggest removing the whole subframe and power unit from the vehicle, then split the components with it on the bench, or other suitable flat surface.
Also the flywheel is likely damaged, so will also need replacing, adding to the cost by several hundred £.

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I was thinking about this and understood that the flywheel almost always needs replacing or surfacing, though I don't think that is viable on the FL2 Flywheel as it is divot-ed, however in my Nissan Juke, I recently fitted a "UniClutch" and it was great! granted much more expensive than the alternative but currently it is looking about £700 for a replacement clutch kit + Flywheel. Now if you are unfamiliar with the Uniclutch it is great!

They use a dual friction disc design which keeps all the wear internal and means that literally no wear is applied to the flywheel and for their cost... it is very similar, they come with plenty of warranty, they do not have any issues with pedal feel, I argue the one in my Nissan is 100x better than the OEM pedal and they're even easily adjustable!

It looks like the cost for this UniClutch would be about £850 for something that would potentially increase the value of the car as while they cheapest Clutch they offer provides up to 750nm Torque and some would say that is wasted I believe that it would be worth it with all the other benefits including the main one... There is no permanent modification made to the bell housing or anything...



I am just wondering if the cost would out weigh the benefits or if the potential increase in the car's value (I can pass the warranty to the next owner) is worth more.

Is it even worth pursuing this vehicle as a way to keep it from becoming a cube?

Not something I would attempt on my own on a driveway! I had the clutch and flywheel replaced on mine last year about £1500 including labor I think, Might worth looking at getting one where the clutch hasn't gone. 60,000 seems low for a blown clutch

I agree, 60k is very low for a clutch issue. Normally they last well over 100k, mine was on 135k and was absolutely fine.

14 year old car. Local residentual miles only so a lot of clutch use?

Or owner by a tratterer with heels.