Tazz070299

Tazz070299

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TD5 110 SW.

I noticed today whilst accelerating up a hill that my clutch was slipping. It stopped slipping when I eased off the throttle, but the signs are ominous.

Before I book it in to a garage for what will inevitably be an expensive bit of work is there any other likely cause of a slipping clutch other than a worn or contaminated clutch plate? I presume there's no adjustment with a hydraulic clutch, unlike a cable operated clutch?

What's the typical life of a clutch plate, ,mileage wise?

I also presume it would be false economy to just change the friction plate and I should be looking for a new release bearing as well? What about the pressure plate?

Finally, if clutch replacement is the way to go, what make should I buying, presumably not Britpart?
 
if you will be keeping your tratter for a few years.then see if there is a flywheel conversion,from dual mass to a solid flywheel.dual mass are a pain in the arse.
 
gemsdad said:
if you will be keeping your tratter for a few years.then see if there is a flywheel conversion,from dual mass to a solid flywheel.dual mass are a pain in the arse.
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they say doing that puts a vibration in the drive line and is bad for transmission
 
Thor1950 said:
they say doing that puts a vibration in the drive line and is bad for transmission
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well they have been fitted for a very long time and never caused any problems have they,if it aint broke,dont fix it.DMF are just a gimmick.
how can a balanced flywheel cause a vibration etc.look at other tratters with them fitted.
 
gemsdad said:
well they have been fitted for a very long time and never caused any problems have they,if it aint broke,dont fix it.DMF are just a gimmick.
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not on a td5 do a search instead of just saying, Lorries have them, easier on transmissions and uj's.......... are very proven to be good
 
Thor1950 said:
gems there is alot more knowledge out there than either you or I have that say it is not good to do.
So have a looks see for yourself
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have you ever had a dmf go on you,have you ever seen the insides of one.all they are is two heavy bits of metal supported by springs,or at least one of them is.i know exactly how they work.i have just had one replaced on my car.waste of space.
 
gemsdad said:
have you ever had a dmf go on you,have you ever seen the insides of one.all they are is two heavy bits of metal supported by springs,or at least one of them is.i know exactly how they work.i have just had one replaced on my car.waste of space.
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yes i have on a semi truck. It had about 400k miles on it. Took 2 of use 2 days and a floor jack to get it in place heavy as fook.
 
gemsdad said:
if you will be keeping your tratter for a few years.then see if there is a flywheel conversion,from dual mass to a solid flywheel.dual mass are a pain in the arse.
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I have to disagree with Gems ere. :( :)

I did a bit of research before i did mine and roughly this is what i found:

The DMF was used in place of a conventional solid wheel because of the extra cylinder added to land rovers from 99. The TD5 lump fires pulses that without the use of a DMF can cause failings in other parts, gearbox input shaft and bearings and also the clutch plate.

I can't help but think that many many ££££'s were put into designing something to help with the low down vibrations and dampening of a 5 cylinder engine and then Britpart of all people should come along and say they can make it better.

Thats why i went for a new OEM DMF.
 
GINGE said:
I have to disagree with Gems ere. :( :)

I did a bit of research before i did mine and roughly this is what i found:

The DMF was used in place of a conventional solid wheel because of the extra cylinder added to land rovers from 99. The TD5 lump fires pulses that without the use of a DMF can cause failings in other parts, gearbox input shaft and bearings and also the clutch plate.

I can't help but think that many many ££££'s were put into designing something to help with the low down vibrations and dampening of a 5 cylinder engine and then Britpart of all people should come along and say they can make it better.

Thats why i went for a new OEM DMF.
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shurrup you,dont you dare bring facts into any freds on here.aint the done thing is it.:p:D:D
 
gemsdad said:
shurrup you,dont you dare bring facts into any freds on here.aint the done thing is it.:p:D:D
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:lol: :D

Oops sorry boss.

To bring balance to the force i suggest getting riid of the clutch totally and getting a citroen 2CV.

Betterer? :D
 
GINGE said:
:lol: :D

Oops sorry boss.

To bring balance to the force i suggest getting riid of the clutch totally and getting a citroen 2CV.

Betterer? :D
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i know why they use them on vehicles,and more so on odd cylinder engines.but they have been using solid flywheels for a very long time with no issue's.so why change now.just another expensive gimmick to go wrong.which they do and you have to replace them,unlike a solid flywheel which can be re faced.
 
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