Thread: knocking noise

only similar thing Ive had was in my 63 cooper S (running a late 90's 1360cc engine) was the Throw out bearing made a knocking noise when it was stuffed. . .

doubt it but just my 2C

Hi Pat , is the Ford Transit clutch the same ,as the Land Rover,the Ford clutchs seem to be ok ...jimr1..

If you have told them about the fault during the warranty period then I think they are obligated to fix even after the warranty expires. They did on my ignition lock.

Defenders can make significant noises and still keep going for years. I know what its like listenening for new problems, But now that you are paying for the fixes, I would be waiting till it really breaks at least you will then know exactly what caused it.


Does sound like a noisey clutch though, I think the only risk there is that the springs could break and lock the clutch, which makes it a little tougher to drive, but I think that is fairly rare on the more recent clutch types, they just get noisey.

Originally Posted by jimr1

Hi Pat , is the Ford Transit clutch the same ,as the Land Rover,the Ford clutchs seem to be ok ...jimr1..

Hi jimr1, I have no idea if they are the same, I doubt it though as LR keep making revisions to the clutch, that said I just do not know. maybe something I can look into.

Cheers

Originally Posted by BilboBoggles

If you have told them about the fault during the warranty period then I think they are obligated to fix even after the warranty expires. They did on my ignition lock.

Defenders can make significant noises and still keep going for years. I know what its like listenening for new problems, But now that you are paying for the fixes, I would be waiting till it really breaks at least you will then know exactly what caused it.


Does sound like a noisey clutch though, I think the only risk there is that the springs could break and lock the clutch, which makes it a little tougher to drive, but I think that is fairly rare on the more recent clutch types, they just get noisey.

Yeah that is my worry, no idea if they will just stay noisy or if they will cause any damage or get me stuck somewhere or if the knocking noise is coming from the clutch, guess I need to get it looked at by a pro..

Good point about the warranty, I might give that a go, they were not that helpful the last time and I had to get in touch with LR about it, the finally agreed to change my clutch out at 60k, bit said there is no warranty on clutches after 20k, which seems bollocks to be honest.

Will do more research on aftermarket clutches, just in case and thinking about it now, if I could get a good HD clutch to fit I would probably pay for the peace of mind.

thanks