Nigel Brown

Thanks all for the comments - it was split and the release bearing, amongst other things, found to be faulty (flange drive, g-box output shaft, clutch release adaptor on the quote). I've been assured this is the problem. Will see once It's off the lift. They are putting in a new plate and cover while they have it in half, the current clutch has done around 80,000km, half of which was through the bush pulling my camping trailer full of gear and water, so I figured sensible to do. The guys doing the job have a very good reputation around Pretoria and the Highveld in general, so I'm hoping they got it right.

Hi Hoping someone can advise with a problem I am having with my 2012 110 2.2 Defender. A while ago, from out of nowhere, I couldn't get reverse trying to get out of a parking spot. Clutch pedal dips fine, but no way of getting into any gear. With the engine switched off, went in and out of gear no problem. Started it in gear and managed to get it home. I had a mechanic look at it, who bled the system. great, all back to normal, or so I thought. It did the same again the next day - first difficult to find a gear, then no gear at all, or I manage to bully it in with a clunk. It seems to be more a problem at low revs. I also hear fluid 'gurgling' when driving sometimes (not necessarily clutch fluid). If I start the engine in gear, it seems to clear itself for a while. I have taken to a LR specialist, and explained the symptoms; they have quoted me for a new clutch kit due to a noisy release bearing. I'm not convinced this is correct (or the same issue). I pull my camping trailer all over the place, and have never experienced any slipping, rattles or smells from the clutch. The clutch is around 60,000km old. I'm no expert at all, and maybe the clutch plate/cover/bearing is the problem, but it just seems strange that the issue seems to be hydraulic related not mechanical. Before I spend the other arm and leg on a clutch kit just wanted to hear other opinions. Any and all advise will be greatly received! many thanks Nigel