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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: defenderdan on January 29, 2006, 23:43:36

Title: Clutch change
Post by: defenderdan on January 29, 2006, 23:43:36

My 1991 V8 disco needs a new clutch. I've changed defender clutches before and chose the floor out then drop the gearbox down option. Am i right in thinking this is not an option with a disco and the engine needs to come out.

Title: Clutch change
Post by: muddyweb on January 29, 2006, 23:46:47

Do it all from underneath.  You don't need to take the engine out.  Just split the engine and box and slide the box backwards.  

A decent trolly jack, some straps, etc. will make the job do-able.   Much better if you have some company !

Title: Clutch change
Post by: defenderdan on January 29, 2006, 23:48:25

Cheers Tim

Title: Clutch change
Post by: muddyweb on January 29, 2006, 23:50:12

You'll probably need to lower the box in order to get to the bolts around the top of the bell housing... the bodywork gets in the way a bit on them.

Obviously you'll need to support the back of the engine too.

You only need to get the box back 6-8 inches to be able to work, so don't go made and take the whole thing out :-)