Recent content by benjaminpalma
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FYI, the new regulations only apply where an EGR was fitted by the manufacturer and later removed (8.2.2.1 Exhaust emission control equipment - https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/documents/manuals/class3457/Section-8-Nuisance.html#section_8.2.2.1). The 1996 manufacturer's workshop manual...
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Wise words - thanks, guys. Am in two minds about putting it back as I do so little motorway driving and is something else to go wrong. But it is very good on the motorway...
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Thanks for the suggestion. By the miracle of Facebook, someone's sold me a secondhand one, and his old input gear and bearings - which I'm hoping is all need to take the place of my GKN overdrive.
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LT230 transfer case power take-off cover FTC3178? I need to take my overdrive off for repairs. Thanks!
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Well, it turns out that both the 'plungers' (actual name?) in both master and slave cylinder were heavily corroded. It seems that they were just getting stuck in their bores causing a delay in the release of the clutch, with the delay disappearing once the engine got up to temperature. While...
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Two problems for the price of one?! That might explain a lot...
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I really appreciate your help - thanks so much. Best crack on with changing that master and slave cylinder and hope that solves the problem...
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Oddly, there was nothing in the cab floor under the clutch pedal.
Would a lack of movement cause the symptoms? I'm confused as the problem I have shifting forward gears is only there when the engine's cold, and the problem with reversing is only there when the engine's warm?!?!?!
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Might be time to fit the new clutch slave/master which I have delayed because topping up the reservoir seemed to fix the issue I had with the clutch pedal not springing back!
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Thanks - engine clutch or overdrive clutch?
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1995 Defender 300 Tdi / R380 / GKN Overdrive
Newish to me.
Unless the engine’s warm, I can’t change down gears unless the engine’s idling. This is making progress uphill a nightmare as it's anyone's guess whether the engine slows to idle before I lose too much momentum.
Also, if the engine is...