BarneKeith

hi thanks for that. Just got new clutch kit. It was a standard one and not a v8 which is much larger The new bearing is plastic but is the self centering type and the guy said it should be ok. Hope when fitted we get some drive- otherwise im getting a BIG hammer

Just found this site, brilliant!!! Bought my new project home, Land Rover Lightweight 88. Has 3.5 V8 Petrol engine which is in good working order. My problem is it has no drive, took gearbox out yesterday and it appears that the thrust bearing is 'seized' on the shaft. Clutch plate not stuck on. Looks as if bellhousing was contaminated with water at some point. Have now clean it all up and the thrust bearing appears to be free? What to do? Shall I refit and try again or is it best to buy a clutch kit? Not sure which type clutch to buy, it measures 9 and half inches across and is stamped 'borg beck'. What type of gearbox does the Lightweight use? Any advise, appreciated. Keith