FYI, the new regulations only apply where an EGR was fitted by the manufacturer and later removed (8.2.2.1 Exhaust emission control equipment - https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/class3457/Section-8-Nuisance.html#section_8.2.2.1). The 1996 manufacturer's workshop manual...

Wise words - thanks, guys. Am in two minds about putting it back as I do so little motorway driving and is something else to go wrong. But it is very good on the motorway...

Thanks for the suggestion. By the miracle of Facebook, someone's sold me a secondhand one, and his old input gear and bearings - which I'm hoping is all need to take the place of my GKN overdrive.

LT230 transfer case power take-off cover FTC3178? I need to take my overdrive off for repairs. Thanks!

Well, it turns out that both the 'plungers' (actual name?) in both master and slave cylinder were heavily corroded. It seems that they were just getting stuck in their bores causing a delay in the release of the clutch, with the delay disappearing once the engine got up to temperature. While...

Two problems for the price of one?! That might explain a lot...

I really appreciate your help - thanks so much. Best crack on with changing that master and slave cylinder and hope that solves the problem...

Oddly, there was nothing in the cab floor under the clutch pedal. Would a lack of movement cause the symptoms? I'm confused as the problem I have shifting forward gears is only there when the engine's cold, and the problem with reversing is only there when the engine's warm?!?!?!

Might be time to fit the new clutch slave/master which I have delayed because topping up the reservoir seemed to fix the issue I had with the clutch pedal not springing back!

Thanks - engine clutch or overdrive clutch?

1995 Defender 300 Tdi / R380 / GKN Overdrive Newish to me. Unless the engine’s warm, I can’t change down gears unless the engine’s idling. This is making progress uphill a nightmare as it's anyone's guess whether the engine slows to idle before I lose too much momentum. Also, if the engine is...