Clutch

Hi Guys just want to ask how long should a clutch last disco td5 I replaced mine about two & half years ago with a heavy duty solid mass & I think its starting to go again its sqeeling some times but foot on clutch stops or let off on the power & it stops has a bit of vibration . I do heavy towing car transporter trailer plus disco has a remap lots of extra power so Guys what do u think

Depends how many miles you've done in two and a half years. The problem you describe sound more likely to be propshaft UJ's to me.

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Could depend on how you treat the clutch too.

BUT as already said it could be the prop UJ's

That is not a clutch problem, it is caused by a failing Prop UJ. As you accelerate, the UJ is put under increased stress, causing the squealing, when cruising at a constant speed the UJ is under less stress so the noise is less. Change the UJ before it fooks your propshaft yoke or the diff pinion bearing.

about the vibration: you'll always have a vibration with a solid flywheel...the dual mass acts like a damper too for the vibrations...and a worn spigot bush makes funny noises aswell

sierrafery said:

about the vibration: you'll always have a vibration with a solid flywheel...the dual mass acts like a damper too for the vibrations...and a worn spigot bush makes funny noises aswell

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There is a very big difference between the small vibration you get from the flywheel, and the strong vibration, clonking and squealing you get from a failing prop joint.

True! ^^^^^

But cant hear anything on here

martin1512 said:

There is a very big difference between the small vibration you get from the flywheel, and the strong vibration, clonking and squealing you get from a failing prop joint.

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i was referring to what the OP said:

Blackdogtrucker said:

.....has a bit of vibration

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he didnt mention about "strong vibration, clonking and squealing" , also i didnt contradict the statements about the prop UJ's cos i agree with that :tea:

Thanks guys will go give them a dam good check today . Think as new one`s are not that expensive I will just change them cheers again

Hi guys just to say a BIG thank you to LesGraham. Bromsgrove Defender. martin 1512 & sierraferry spot on with the Diagnosis of the uj`s mine were F###ed I just replaced mine now smooth as silk now

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