nwfr1 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Can anyone suggest a reason for my original LR parts clutch forks being eaten? Standard 200 tdi. When it last went in February had everything replaced between gearbox and engine. Just gone again! Just noticed another thread mentioning adjustment on master cylinder, could it be related? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail4x4 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 there isnt any adjustment on a disco. is it filling with grit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige90 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I assume the pivot has burst through the fork ? Some (myself included) beef up the fork by welding a plate on the back of the dimple. Someone on here sells (or did) ready beefed ones but I can't recall who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I assume the pivot has burst through the fork ? Some (myself included) beef up the fork by welding a plate on the back of the dimple. Someone on here sells (or did) ready beefed ones but I can't recall who. They tend to burst through when the pivot ball gets worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt bristol Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Sorry to hijack your thread a bit but the clutch pedal on my disco suddenly stopped returning after pushing to the floor. It moves about 2 cm which still operates the clutch (just). Is this a symptom of the worn fork thingies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Someone on here sells (or did) ready beefed ones but I can't recall who. That would be that nice Mr Henson but the thread is quite old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 There is usually a selection on ebay. or you could just get a mate with a mig welder to uprate a standard one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw8757 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 What I have seen on here is a big penny washer puddle welded through the hole in the middle................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 or do your own like this one I found on another forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Sorry to hijack your thread a bit but the clutch pedal on my disco suddenly stopped returning after pushing to the floor. It moves about 2 cm which still operates the clutch (just). Is this a symptom of the worn fork thingies? Could be .. they sometimes go with a bit of a clunk.. could also just be badly adjusted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 That would be that nice Mr Henson but the thread is quite old A few people now do them including ashcrofts who do them for £10 i think. good picture ere http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php?xProd=97658&xSec=5497 This is for a defender though would need to ask for a disco one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vougese39 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 on the 200 and 300 d1 i always replace the pivot/release bearing guide as these wear with ridges and the bearing judders going back and forth this judder and lack of grease coupled with a worn pivot ball all contribute to the accelerated wear and failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwfr1 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks for all the suggestions. Gearbox out, original LR part fork had broken. The pressed dome for the pivot point had sheared right off and looked like a metal fatigue fracture, not the usual burstng through damage. Friendly independant garage had never heard of one going so quickly or ever seen one that had failed in this manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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