County V8 clutch

[Rokkitt]

Hi,

Why didn't I buy a land Rover sooner - done heaps of work today and I didn't need one special tool and I didn't need to be a contorsionist to get at anything!! Gonna drive you all crazy over the coming weeks/months..:)

Been lookin through through the old posts but couldn't anything definitive relating to my car; I am in the process of replacing the clutch (wouldn't read about it but it burnt out while on the dyno!) - I have a V8 county, it's an 89 model with a 5 speed box (reverse is near first)
1: Should I replace the spigot bearing/bush?? - didn't know what a spigot was until today...:))
2: Will I need to order a replacement clutch fork?? - can't see what it is until I pull the motor out next weekend and then it will be too late.
I have a new clutch kit, new slave cylinder and a rear main seal - in your vast experience is there anything else to consider?

Thanks in advance
Rokkitt

[Bearman]

Hi Rockitt,
The clutch fork wont need replacing as they are the old type strong ones, same as the 4 speed. All you need to replace are the clutch plate and pressure plate,throwout bearing and I would do the spigot bearing while you are at it. I see you are going to replace the rear seal (Good idea) and I would also check the gearbox input (spigot) shaft for oil leaks and replace that seal if there is any indication of leakage. Other than that its a straightforward job - time is the thing you need most. Good luck........Brian

[Carslil Jim]

Rockitt,
I am following in your footsteps with my 85 V8 County 5 speed. My clutch is very "grabby". What did the carby problem turn out to be?

[Blknight.aus]

replace the pivot bush and the spring clips that come on the fork.

get a new carrier with the bearing.

Occasionally the plastic carriers will shatter. Ive never seen it happen on a carrier thats under 10 years old so if you dont know how old it is replace it.

[Rokkitt]

Rockitt,
I am following in your footsteps with my 85 V8 County 5 speed. My clutch is very "grabby". What did the carby problem turn out to be?

My friend with the Dyno was gonna look into it for me, got it on to give it a run and then the clutch gave up ghost so had to tow it home and that's where I am up to now - suspect an fault with the supply voltage to the coil as the wiring has been heavily modified (gotta get a wiring diagram) but the vacuum to the brake booster has also been tapped into for an air conditioner - don't know why or how but.....to be honest still guessin!!

Rokkitt

PS: I will update the other post when I find the solution.

[dickyjoe]

I am the keeper of Mongol an 1984 4.4 V8 trayback 110 with a 4 speed box. I too am replacing the clutch as mine was slipping badly. I beleive my problem was the hydraulics and as part of the process I will be replacing them too. With the 4.4 P76 engine conversion it is using the P76 flywheel. I am changing this over to the 110 flywheel and getting new crank holes fitting the 110 flywheel to suit the 4.4.

So there is a few of us out there!!

Welcome to the club...

Rich

[Rokkitt]

Hi,

Thanks for your comments; all went well and the new clutch has been fitted - done the spigot, rear main and engine mounts and replaced the pathetic little plastic clips holding the slave cylinder to the fork and the thrust bearing to the fork....never seen plastic used in that way before!!

Heaps of meat left on the clutch but it was obvious it had been slipping due to discoloration on the flywheel and cover - had to machine the flywheel; not easy at 11:45 on a Saturday morning...lol

Thanks again...now back to the the Dyno!!

Rokkitt

[Carslil Jim]

Rockitt, Did you work on a flat floor, or did you have a pit to take the gearbox out? Seems to me that with the stick attached it would need quite a drop to get out. Am I wrong?

Jim

[Rokkitt]

Hi,

As I am working at home in my garage without a pit or hoist I came from the other end - took the engine out and got a few jobs done that were difficult with the motor in, re-wiring winch etc.....had the motor within three hours of starting. With the grill and bullbar removed it has to be the easiest motor in the world to get out...lol
The new Spigot bearing made lining it all up a three man job though, even with the allignment tool...:(
So all day Saturday to get it out, finish a few non related jobs and fit the new clutch - and then most of Sunday getting it all back together - only problem is the tuning shop is closed for Christmas....gggrr

Regards
Rokkitt