Thread: Clutch change

Seems a tad high just for R & R and clutch. I recently got my auto box replaced and it cost $1200 including a few seals.

They figured 6 hrs to drop the box and replace, plus 2 hrs for the console (which you might offer to do yourself to save some cost). I got rear main done and a couple of other seals too for the total. I'd already got some done in advance on the auto box.

if you have the tools and trolley jack do it yourself. Or a cheap flight to Perth for me and I could help.
In all honesty, I Did mine a few months ago and it took me 8hrs. I found the trick is to keep the gearbox crossmember attached and move the whole thing back enough to remove/replace the clutch.
cheers
Luke

If you end up DIYing, I suggest you first drain the transfer case and fit the extended sump, giving you a level surface for the trolley jack head:

Land Rover LT230 Transfer Case Cooling Sump Cover Defender 1992 06 Discovery 1 2 | eBay

With a couple of simple guide pins made from 10mm x 150mm long bolts with the heads cut off getting the transfer box off is quite easy using a trolley jack. Take the hand brake off completely to make the transfer box lighter. It can be tied aside without undoing the cable. Once you've got the transfer case off balancing the gearbox on a trolley jack is much easier. Refit the gearbox first, then the transfer, then the hand brake, driveshafts and console. I suspect your mechanic has never done it the easy way like this.

Had my 98 disco 1 300 tdi clutch done four weeks ago for $1530.
That included clutch kit ,flywheel machining and a rear main oil seal.
Quoted seven hours labour

well actually the guy is a very well known perthLR mechanic. i will not say his name but ive gone to him before and been recommended on this site many times. probably THE most well known one in perth. I thought 12 hours would be a doable goal for a first timer like me. i would have thought the guys at this place with proper workshop and LR specialist tools would be able to do it in 5hrs easy.

good thing is my centre console is already out as I am modifying it in order to be able to fit the window switches onto the broken tabs. i will post pictures when I actually get around to doing it.

also i was gona do the gearbox return spring plate at the same time so the stick centres.

only problem is im getting married in 2 months and right now i cant spend money on anything so i cant buy any extra stuff like rear main and any other bits. still need to buy slave cylinder and clutch fork too. plus machine the FW. so it will have to be a next year job. for the time being just drive around with no centre console and no offroad/camping.

or i could call off the wedding and do it all now. what do you guys recommend?

Mate if your intended is the chick in the photo's don't call it off, your batting above your weight, seal the deal ;-) - just kidding.

I'll PM you my mobile, might be worth a chat about the clutch fix...

Buy the parts, throw a barby and invite some local forum members around.
Just think of it as a mobile mens shed.

Fausto - I did a clutch change in my defender a few months back. If you want a hand, I have an engine crane and most of the tools you will need. Even have a second hand slave cylinder you can have. Drop me a PM if you want a hand with it, on night shift next week but any time after that should be fine with me