TD5 Defender Clutch Replacment

Hey Chaps,

In the middle of having my Defender serviced and I dispise the man I bought it from, but thats another story.

Basically my clutch is on its way out and I need a new one fitted.

What parts are best to use? Genuine LR parts again or somthing from Ashcroft?

Should I replace the dual mass flywheel as well?

Thanks.

valeo from anywhere and you should fit dm at the same time

Rookie Question, were DMFs standard on all Td5 Defenders from 1999 on?

Also, I plan on pulling the engine, and replacing the clutch friction material (not the entire assembly),
are all aftermarket friction sections of similar quality?

Thanks.

D90Don said:

Rookie Question, were DMFs standard on all Td5 Defenders from 1999 on?

Also, I plan on pulling the engine, and replacing the clutch friction material (not the entire assembly),
are all aftermarket friction sections of similar quality?

Thanks.

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yes all
yo want cover plate and release bearing,the bearing wears through the fingers

Thanks for that James!!

Do the think the Bearmach Kit BR3027HD is of good value?

https://bearmach.com/clutch-kit-3-p...r-defender-discovery-2-td5-vehicles-br-3027hd

im not familiar with those clutch kits,id normally go for oe (valeo)
https://www.paddockspares.com/da5550g-valeo-clutch-kit-for-td5-plate-cover-and-release-bearing.html
you need to ensure friction disc is fitted the correct way round its easy to get wrong and will require box removing again

Ok, Valeo. I will go with that brand. Thank you again, James!

How many miles has it done?

Well this is an old thread.....

Oh yeah l never noticed the date on the O/P