Thread: Defender td5 130 clutch

A solid flywheel is going to be stronger with less to go wrong but there are reports of a rattle at idle from the friction plate springs, dual mass flywheels were fitted to smooth out engine vibrations but they do fail, they're basically two plates connected by springs, tieing a chain round a tree to free off a stuck friction plate could cause damage somewhere. Its recommended any clutch change on the TD5 the flywheel is also replaced, not sure on Australian price but they're £250 plus shipping for the dual mass flywheel alone.

Originally Posted by nedflanders

A solid flywheel is going to be stronger with less to go wrong but there are reports of a rattle at idle from the friction plate springs, dual mass flywheels were fitted to smooth out engine vibrations but they do fail, they're basically two plates connected by springs, tieing a chain round a tree to free off a stuck friction plate could cause damage somewhere. Its recommended any clutch change on the TD5 the flywheel is also replaced, not sure on Australian price but they're £250 plus shipping for the dual mass flywheel alone.

I have a solid flywheel in my TD5 110. Yes the rattle is there at tickover when your foot is not on the clutch, but it isn't loud and certainly wouldn't stop me putting another one in.

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OK - a final update for those that are interested.....

1. Squirted some water on to the top of the clutch to flush out the brake fluid.
2. Let the truck sit there for a fortnight.
3. Hooked up the chain again to the tree and drove off.
4. Clutch released with a bang.
5. Clutch id now working as per normal

.... goes to show that the brake/clutch workshop really did know what they were doing.......

Originally Posted by Daniel

OK - a final update for those that are interested.....

1. Squirted some water on to the top of the clutch to flush out the brake fluid.
2. Let the truck sit there for a fortnight.
3. Hooked up the chain again to the tree and drove off.
4. Clutch released with a bang.
5. Clutch id now working as per normal

.... goes to show that the brake/clutch workshop really did know what they were doing.......

Well done congrats it worked .
Sometimes bush mechanics can and do work

Originally Posted by rangieman

Well done congrats it worked .
Sometimes bush mechanics can and do work

Did you ask these bush mechanics what effect this would have on your flywheel, good luck hope it lasts, when you get that shudder in 1st pulling away you'll know its time for flywheel/clutch.