BrettS Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I have heard and read about the Defender clutch levers failing and people advising strengthening them. While I have mine apart, exactly what should I do to strengthen it? It looks to be in good shape at the moment, but while it's out... Thanks Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 See http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=6719 - the 5th picture from the bottom and the paragraph above it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I believe that the conventional method is to weld a washer across the section that the push-rod sits against as it is only pressed steel and the rod can actually punch its way through the pressing when it wears thin enough. I am fairly sure that Britpart now sell a HD version which should prevent this problem occuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettS Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Well, beefed up the clutch fork a bit on the weekend. Should be pretty much blast proof now. Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Piccy no worky Nice red cross though Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hmm, seems to be working now, but just in case it disappears here's a copy of the photo above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Someones swiped your thrust bearing. Bit grubby in there as well - a bit of a clean and polish wouldn't go amiss - what would you think if you ran someone a bit snobby over and they commented on the smutty bellhousing as they gasped their last breath? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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