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Replacing clutch - any guidance appreciated.
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Iain G
 


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Replacing clutch - any guidance appreciated.

It's been a while since my last topic, the D3 has been working so well I haven't had any reason tinker in the last 18 months or so. However, recently I've been losing the gear selection symbol, until a re-cal is performed - signs of an overheating clutch. So today, having given me fair warning the clutch decided she'd had enough. Clutch pedal to the floor, and only enough bite to creep on a level surface whilst emmitting a large smell of dead clutch.

So, what is involved in replacing the clutch? If it's a body off job then what is the going rate at an indy? Finally I beleive it's sensible to replace the clutch, clutch bolts and flywheel. What are the parts cost?

Thanks all, Iain 

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No need to take the body off to change the clutch. I had it done last year at my local indy, clutch, flywheel, bolts, slave cylinder came to around £650 (not from TLO so could be had cheaper from him!) and then around £400 labour inc VAT, took him about 6-8 hours I think.

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Iain G
 


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Thanks James

That's good if the body can stay on, I plan to replace the clutch myself so if anyone has any pointers then I'd appreciate it.

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Dothe release bearing as well, is only about £60 I think Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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Iain G
 


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Dave T wrote:
Dothe release bearing as well, is only about £60 I think


And there was me thinking (hoping) it would come with the clutch. Rolling Eyes

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The LR manual describes removing gearbox and transfer box together - I suggest that you remove the T Box first and then the gearbox - it will allow you to tilt the gearbox much more easily to disconnect the gear selector linkage.

Also make sure that you fit the gearbox breather pipe properly - they can cause oil leaks if not fitted correctly and that are a pig to get to once all is back in.

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Thanks chris,

I was hoping just to take the gearbox and transfer box out in one go. I had the transfer box off 1-2 years ago and don't fancy trying to undo all those hard-to reach bolts, only to do the same again on the bell housing. I will see how it goes though.

I stumbled across this which was quite helpfull:

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic39672.html

So I have now disconnected the gear level and removed the prop shafts so I can tow the vehicle to a workshop or an indie if they come back with a reasonable price.

Iain  
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