tommobot Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I've a 200tdi with an awfully heavy clutch pedal. I've looked online and it suggests that is a pedal \ spring modification for the td5 pedal. As per: https://thegippo.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/td5-clutch-pedal-mod/ I've looked around a fair bit and it appears that these pedals have a little indent on the back for the spring to sit.. I assume if I don't have this on my 200tdi pedal then I can't do the mod... A few people have said they've done it on 300/200tdi's... Any input welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephencdavies Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Yep, i did this conversion. i used the newer 300Tdi pedal box and spring. makes a hell of a difference. you could check your pedal and see if its the later 200Tdi where theres a cut out for the newer spring. mine did but as i had the option, i fitted the newer one. a mate just took his spring off. the 200 spring is from the pedal to the bulk head and is a real pain in the knee. the 300 spring is is different, as you press. the spring assists, when you let go, it pops the pedal back up. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defender-90-110-130-Clutch-Pedal-Will-Fit-1984-To-2016-/262530859562?hash=item3d200f022a:g:SBgAAOSwqfNXi9uo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I had a 300Tdi clutch pedal assembly fitted back in 1994 when my first R380 gearbox was fitted, any pedal from a 300tdi onwards has the coil type assist spring, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommobot Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 I've had a look at the pedal and there doesn't seem to be an indent on the pedal.. i could try without the spring, I would imagine it wouldn't pop back though. I assume it's just a case of bolt in, attach pipings, top up and bleed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 the later pedal assembly is just a straight forward swap, shouldn't create any major problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephencdavies Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 my mates springless one works fine. it seams to just rise up again, albeit a bit slower. i havent a clue what the later defenders have, never been in anything newer than a 300. all i can say is, the original long spring was tough and after a town drive , my leg ached. i fitted a new pedal box which was for a 300Tdi and now the pedal feels great. no pressure on the leg at all. so in my mind go for a replacement. the Bay has a few new ones and 2nds. if your'e going to disconnect the master you may want to check its condition and just pop a new one in the pedal box while its on the bench. get oem/bearmark though. not a blue box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Both my td5 90's have had the right pedal but come with the basic heavy Spring. I've swapped them both over to the over centre type Spring. Well worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Just for info, I have had 2 of the over centre (genuine) springs snap on the inside of the coiled bit near the pedal; worth keeping an eye on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Can i just check, with this mod, do you remove the old return spring completely? I have the old spring and the new spring fitted at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 loose the long coil spring, mine just has the later type, but having both probably doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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