unfit Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hi, What the normal bill for a new clutch? mine is gone, no power on hills and no power in 4th/5th. Engineers says clutch is killing the the throttle so it needs replacing. what the normal cost, googled it but forums are all 2011 costs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephencdavies Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 https://www.clickmechanic.com/price-estimates/land-rover/defender/clutch-replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 when you say no power on hills , what does that mean ? engine revving up but no speed increase or no power when you push the throttle? A clutch change is a time consuming job even in a full workshop with a lift and gearbox jack cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Depends what engine, but a 300tdi would be cheaper than an earlier model as you can remove the engine / box without disturbing the cab floor and bulkhead diaphragm panels and the inevitable rusted screws. I can do a 300 clutch in 2.5hrs start to finish with just an engine crane by undoing the engine, lofting it slightly in the engine bay and turning it 45 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephencdavies Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I did my 200 Tdi a short time back when the truck was stripped down to the chassis. hopefully i wont have to touch for a while. i dread having to strip the floors out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfit Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 when you say no power on hills , what does that mean ? engine revving up but no speed increase or no power when you push the throttle? A clutch change is a time consuming job even in a full workshop with a lift and gearbox jack cheers Steveb Hi I would be down to 2nd on minor hills and throttle would do nothing more than sound awful and make a bad hot smell. On bigger hills it would struggle in 1st!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephencdavies Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 HHmmm. i had a Ford Capri back in the 80s that behaved like that. clutch change sorted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I did my 200 Tdi a short time back when the truck was stripped down to the chassis. hopefully i wont have to touch for a while. i dread having to strip the floors out. You do not need to take the floor out. Just pull the engine. Easy enough job. As to the OP... IMO, a professional and competent shop should charge 4 hours labour plus parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recoveringacademic Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Could I ask if there's any way of finding out how worn a clutch is ... I mean when you're buy a second (or more) hand Defender, is there any way of knowing that it'll soon need a new clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfit Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 mechanic finished the job, less than quoted, which was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oap Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Same as any other vehicle, put as much load on the clutch as possible. (handbrake on and try to pull away in second gear) It should stall. A defender will pull more than most though and the handbrake may not be so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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