Changing the clutch in a TD5..the easy way

Job well done gents.

Is this method quicker and easier than dropping the box?

Dave, would you mind giving a run down on converting the aircon to an endless air set up.

Cheers.

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Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

the egr cooler wasnt removed as the owners were a little unsure on how to reroute the coolant and they snapped their allen key trying to seperate the erg pipe off of the exhaust manifold. while the engine out both problems were easlily solved. Yes, you can turn the EGR cooler into a limited water heater(using the same technique as a glind unit) you leave it hooked up to the cooling system and then circulate the water you want heated through the exhaust portion. As the EGR sits on an angle a top fill water resivior placed on the passangers side under the wing could be setup to convection cycle water through the EGR cooler. Smart cookies would also run the outlet side up over the exhaust manifold for extra heat.

Theres 2 styles of AC, Factory and aftermarket, both look similar but vary in build. I suspect that you may have the aftermarket unit so dont have the factory fan(s) Its not hard to retro fit the fans but Im a much bigger fan of pulling out the AC and turning the compressor to an endless air unit.

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box V engine for clutch change... for me 50/50 If you have something else that you need to work on pull that item. IE If I had to repair the Tcase intermediate seal or a transmission mount then Id pull the box. If I had to do the cooling system then ID pull the engine.

If you dont have a decent hoist to get under the vehicle or a trans jack then definately pull the engine.

the simple way of converting the AC to endless air is (once its degassed) is to cut the 2 flex hoses from the compressor route the larger one (suction line from the evaporator) to a fitting on the air box. (you will need to add an oiler or do some mods on the crank case ventilation to use the oil mist from that to lube the compressor) the smaller line you plumb into an air tank and then use a pressure regulator from a normal 240v compressor to turn the compressor on and off.

in theory the compressor is good for in the order of 300psi.

Thanks Dave.



Apologies for hijacking your thread Carolyn.

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Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

gotta tell ya I felt like a right retard...

did dads about 4 weeks earlier and got it right and my first ever td5 pull was for exactly that a non releasing clutch that (surprise surprise) had the friction plate in backwards.

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It happens, just lucky I haven't done anything silly to anyone elses vehicle yet, my own on the other hand cost me a rebuild and crank machine on on LS1:angel:

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Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

gotta tell ya I felt like a right retard...

did dads about 4 weeks earlier and got it right and my first ever td5 pull was for exactly that a non releasing clutch that (surprise surprise) had the friction plate in backwards.

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To Be 'Fare' (:D) on Dave here, The Td5 clutch goes in backwards to what most other clutches do; the longer spigot of the friction plate towards the crank, not the trans.
It is a frequent issue for those who are most familiar with all other landy clutches, that do not go in this way.

The genuine LR clutch actually has this printed on the friction plate centre, almost all aftermarket or OE ones ASSUME you already know this and are not marked.

I only did it once, too:eek:

JC

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Originally Posted by Rimmer

Thanks Dave.



Apologies for hijacking your thread Carolyn.

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Not a problem, that is how we learn to do things;)

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Originally Posted by justinc

To Be 'Fare' (:D) on Dave here, The Td5 clutch goes in backwards to what most other clutches do; the longer spigot of the friction plate towards the crank, not the trans.
It is a frequent issue for those who are most familiar with all other landy clutches, that do not go in this way.

The genuine LR clutch actually has this printed on the friction plate centre, almost all aftermarket or OE ones ASSUME you already know this and are not marked.

I only did it once, too:eek:

JC

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Yep (we bought the aftermarket one you told us about) and are led to believe it is easy to do, as you know:);)

all good, just had to tighten up the manifold nuts again as there was a rattle:)

Mrs hh:angel:

Glad I'm not the only one to be caught out by the good old reversed clutch plate. Being a mechanical repairer I classed myself as a first class goose, you learn from your mistakes or so the saying goes, I think also, your never to old to learn might fit in there somewhere as well. Surprisingly easy how the second time round goes, also nearly half the time ;)

db