Gearbox is out, clutch change or not?

Specto Marine · Dec 10, 2018

Hi there
Ive got the gearbox out today so change some bearings on the layshaft.
Also discovered that the drive flange had big play on the back of the transfer box so that will be changed Question is, while i have it all off is it worth looking at the clutch? Was all driving fine before i removed the gearbox.

My Old Landy · Dec 10, 2018

I would while it is out. At least have a look at wear/glazing etc

Disco1BFG · Dec 10, 2018

My Old Landy said:
I would while it is out. At least have a look at wear/glazing etc

+1 - and, subject to what you find, at the very least change the friction plate, release bearing and fork and associated ikkle bits...

Henry_b · Dec 10, 2018

Yep replace it, would be crazy not too.

ivancrx · Dec 10, 2018

Definitely saves so much work at a later date.

doriz · Dec 10, 2018

I'd be happy to know if the clutch fork was reinforced anorl +1 do the clutch.

wireman · Dec 10, 2018

Change it and the fork and bearing - you know it makes sense

tottot · Dec 10, 2018

Change the lot.

flat · Dec 10, 2018

Change everything, it would be Murphy’s law that you put it back together and the clutch fails a week later and you have to take it out again!

nobber · Dec 11, 2018

It depends on how many miles it has on it, I wouldn't change it if it were remotely fresh, if you dont know it wouldn't hurt to look at it.

Shippers · Dec 11, 2018

Just had timing belt and oil leak done on my ford van...they had a look at the clutch although I hadn't asked them too...friction plate had a broken spring jammed in it!!!

Karls · Dec 11, 2018

As said, change the lot and go for good, recommended kit...no blue bags if you please.

dag019 · Dec 12, 2018

For the price of a clutch kit (even the 130 spec Valeo (OEM) kit) compared to the labour involved to do it later, unless I have literally only just changed it (last 10k) I would not even ask the question and just replace it as a matter of course. At the same time I would also change the clutch fork for a new HD one, fit a new release bearing and a new spigot bush.

ogb · Dec 12, 2018

I found a knackered release bearing. If I hadn't decided to replace the clutch since I had the box off, I'd have been doing the job again 6 months - or less- later.

Gearbox is out, clutch change or not?

Specto Marine

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My Old Landy

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Disco1BFG

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Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

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