ally Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 on my 2000 td5 disco which is nearing90000 the clutch is slipping ,mostly in the morning when its not heated up properly,can it be adjusted or would gearbox oil change help regards ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K88 MUD Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 If its sliping then im sure it will need changing.....there is no adjustment on the system as its all hydraulic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 if its slipping no amount of oil change will help im afraid in not sure of what adjusment a d2 clutch has but at that milage i wouldnt be surprised if it needs a clucth (also the flywheels have been known to break up) rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 No saviour in this case. The clutch will need replacing. With all of the effort that is involved with getting to the clutch, I would recommend getting the flywheel changed as well. I did!! It will cost a substantial amount more (if done by a garage) but you will probably find that fitting a new clutch will promptly lead to problems with the old flywheel, so you might as well just pay the one labour charge (or just take the gearbox out once) and do them both at the same time!! Done at a LR Dealer, you'll be looking at the best part of £900 for both. I did get quotes for less, but they only gave a 3 month warranty whereas LR gave me a year and the other garages just seemed too cheap if you know my meaning!! Just bear in mind that different LR dealers will also give you different prices, so grab the phone and see what they can do for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooroy Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 If the clutch is slipping then you will have to change it - there is no adjustment on the hydraulic system which is basically self adjusting . Any sign of an oil leak from the rear crankshaft seal ? As pointed out also you should get the dual mass flywheel changed as well . I changed my clutch last year but it was the dual mass flywheel that failed - not the clutch .The disc and pressure plate would have done many more thousands of miles . I know there is a test for the flywheel whereby you measure how far one part will rotate relative to the other ; however you would be hoping for another 90K mls from your new pressure plate and disc - but if the flywheel fails before that (highly likely ) it will all have to come out again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 http://www.brookwell.co.uk/item/5399/td5-heavy-duty-clutch-kit you could always do away with the dual mass flywheel and use the kit above. Small side question - is it not possible to just put your welder on nuclear and weld the 2 bits of the existing dual mass wheel together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I was warned off of the 'heavy duty' clutch as they tend to be a bit brutal in their operation. Fine for an off-road plaything, but a real PITA for everyday driving and comfort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 thanks guys, thought as much. Ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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