Thread: Trans noise on start up

Always start the vehicle with clutch depressed and in neutral - as you are. On cold mornings, it is normal for diesel engines to have some chatter noise - mine does so for a few seconds - then is quiet.

And even though I have seen debate on the issue, both the local LR dealer and LR specialist mechanics (MR automotive) have advised me to warm the engine for 3-4 minutes before driving when the engine is very cold. Then - take it easy until the engine reaches operating temp.

If you are doing these things - I wouldn't worry.

Originally Posted by Scallops

Always start the vehicle with clutch depressed and in neutral ........

Curious as to why you say that . What effect does it have if the clutch is not depressed but in neutral. I know what happens when it is in gear and you start it.

Thanks
JLo

Originally Posted by JLo

Curious as to why you say that . What effect does it have if the clutch is not depressed but in neutral. I know what happens when it is in gear and you start it.

Thanks
JLo

I mentioned this because it is stated as the procedure in the Puma's manual.

I am not sure of the technical reasons why this is recommended - however...

In the past, I have started it in neutral but with out depressing the clutch and you hear weird clunking noises and feel vibrations from the gearbox - so I follow the stated procedure now.

i just dont understand why we just cant start them like any other bloody car......

I think the manual has been written with all these little tricks so you don't here all the friggin rattles.....probably nothing to do with the tech side of things.

I had a diesel Jeep Cherokee once that would not start unless the clutch was depressed. Apparently that's the way Jeep designed them so I simply follow the same procedure with the Defender. I also have the vehicle in neutral just to be on the safe side so I don't inadvertently put myself through the back wall of the garage!

Just got back from Barbagallo Landrover as this rattle/noise seems to have appeared only recently. They say its the clutch and that it could be a week or so before they will get the parts. Here we go again. My transmission should know how to pull its self out by now. This car just keeps getting newer each month.
Allan

Originally Posted by solmanic

I had a diesel Jeep Cherokee once that would not start unless the clutch was depressed. Apparently that's the way Jeep designed them so I simply follow the same procedure with the Defender. I also have the vehicle in neutral just to be on the safe side so I don't inadvertently put myself through the back wall of the garage!

Yep, I find it a bit embarrassing when someone else drives mine and leaves it in gear.

My clutch (spiggot? bush) squeaks and groans until it has warmed up so I prefer the rattles.

I read the instructions as a means of indemnifying themselves for when some does start it in gear and causes damage. So outside of that there is no other mechanical reason for starting with clutch engaged.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Allan

Just got back from Barbagallo Landrover as this rattle/noise seems to have appeared only recently. They say its the clutch and that it could be a week or so before they will get the parts. Here we go again. My transmission should know how to pull its self out by now. This car just keeps getting newer each month.
Allan

That's no good, Allan - Owning a LR is a process of getting the last 5% of what Solihull didn't do right the first time sorted - hopefully within the warranty period. Good luck and I hope you are all good to go soon. These things are really annoying especially as we all throw plenty of loot at our trucks.

Originally Posted by JLo

I read the instructions as a means of indemnifying themselves for when some does start it in gear and causes damage. So outside of that there is no other mechanical reason for starting with clutch engaged.

Cheers

Well - a google search on the topic comes up with answers to your question from all sorts of angles. All I know is - mine makes noise and vibrations which don't occur if I follow the instructions in the manual and depress the clutch and shift to neutral - so I do.