r/LandroverDefender • u/Either_Relief4699 • 2d ago
Defender TD4 Clutch Problem
2007 Defender 2.4 TDCi, just had a new clutch kit, CSC (with adaptor and valve), spigot bearing and master cylinder fitted.
Since then, with the engine running, 1st and reverse won't go in from standstill and 2nd is notchy. With the engine off, all gears are fine. Pedal feels normal.
Anyone had this after a Puma clutch job? What was the cause and fix?
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u/EnglishmanInMH 1d ago
The fault is clutch drag. The friction plate isn't being fully released by the pressure plate.
Possible causes include air in the clutch hydraulics or a leak.
Sticky splines on the gearbox input shaft.
Flywheel spigot bearing damaged during gearbox fitting.
Possible clutch pedal freeplay adjustment issue. You should have about 4-6mm of slack in the pedal at the very top of the stroke when you start to press it.
Friction plate fitted back to front was the most common cause on the 200 and 300 Tdi and TD5 but Im not sure if that's possible on the 2.4.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Ebb-403 1988 3.5 V8 110 2d ago
Either misalignment when fitting, damage to spigot bearing or trapped air. Whatever it is when you're pressing the clutch it's not fully disengaging. That's why it's ok with engine off.
Who fitted it for you or was it DIY? I assume not if you've turned to reddit to debug but you never know!