tedsmart Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Hello, If replacing a clutch on a 1996 300Tdi Defender. I'm sure I heard somewhere that its easyer to remove the engine? I would have thought that removing the gearbox would be the way to go? Cheers Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 If you have an engine hoist, then it can take the same amount of time to whip the engine out, as it takes to pull all the bits needed to drop the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 If you have an engine hoist, then it can take the same amount of time to whip the engine out, as it takes to pull all the bits needed to drop the box. Agreed. You need a decent engine hoist with appropriate reach. Taking the engine out is a little more involved as you've got things like the cooling system, oil cooler and power steering systems to disconnect. Having done two clutches in the past 2 weeks on Tdis I've found it easier to drop the box - access is pretty good with a crane through the passenger door. You've got to remove the transmission tunnel, floor panels and centre seat / cubby, but the seat box can stay in place. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Every one has their preference. I dropped the boxes. didn't have an engine crane so got creative with some scaffold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 or move the gearbox rearwards but leave the front edge sitting on the gearbox cross member, Les H & me changed my clutch this way last year, more than enough room to swap the parts over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 This thread is how to replace the clutch fork on a 300TDi Defender. The method is exactly the same to replace the clutch by using the gearbox out method - you just need to undo 6-more bolts. http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=5010 Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedsmart Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 This thread is how to replace the clutch fork on a 300TDi Defender. The method is exactly the same to replace the clutch by using the gearbox out method - you just need to undo 6-more bolts.http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=5010 Les. Thanks very much for that! I'll have a good gander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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