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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: topless matt on March 25, 2009, 09:32:46

Title: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: topless matt on March 25, 2009, 09:32:46

I fitted a new clutch about 3 months ago.
Now all of a sudden, the pedal wont always come right up and the clutch seems very high on the travel of the pedal.
What is wrong? :doh:

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: biggerlandy on March 25, 2009, 11:11:25

did you replace the fork

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: topless matt on March 25, 2009, 14:23:31

yes, replaced everything!   Still works as a clutch and doesnt make odd noises.
just want to know whats wrong

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: tack43 on March 25, 2009, 20:14:24

A new clutch will bite higher. Has the clutch pedal helper spring come off?

Rich

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: topless matt on March 26, 2009, 10:00:29

Surley, a new clutch that is thicker would be lower down on the pedal stroke than the old worn one near the top of the pedal stroke.
The spring is still there and working well.

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: tack43 on March 26, 2009, 20:35:20

There's less freeplay in the slave cylinder with a new thicker clutch plate so it disengages sooner, therefore giving a higher bite.  Just replaced mine too.

Rich

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: topless matt on March 27, 2009, 15:46:51

alright, sorry thinking of things the wrong way round.
I will replace the spring and see if it helps.

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: Mutz on March 29, 2009, 22:46:50

Not more replacement parts Matt?

The money youve spent on repairs could have bought you a decent Pajero which never needs new parts :afro: :dance:

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: topless matt on March 30, 2009, 09:57:12

Aaaahhh, but look at your avatar, paj clearly stuck in the water  [-X :twisted: :P

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: Mutz on March 30, 2009, 17:46:59

Not stuck, just admiring the view :^o
the ruts wernt visable, so grounded out. :oops:

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: Ollie on April 02, 2009, 19:15:18

There's an adjustment for the pedal, it's two nuts tightened against each other on a thread. (Not a great explaination, I know :oops:)
I've found that they have come loose in the past and un wound, leaving a 'drooping' clutch pedal.
Just a thought :-k

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: topless matt on April 02, 2009, 20:28:17

Ta very much, turns out i need either a new master or slave or both!!!
And that adjustment could be very handy, thanks

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: freeagent on April 08, 2009, 12:49:08

I'd change both at the same time, as one will often fail soon after the other if you don't...

Title: Re: 300tdi clutch problems
Post by: topless matt on April 08, 2009, 13:05:06

Changed the master and slave cylinder a few days ago, all better now  :dance: