Which clutch kit? r380/tDI300

[Dan346]

My deefer is is about to get some much needed work dont to it, and seeing as i need to do the thrust race and clutch fork (pulled thru) i may be best to do the whole clutch while im in there. I have a new master and slave already, but im interested to hear what the best clutch kit (that comes with fork and spigot bush) is. Ive heard that a 130 HD clutch is the go, but im unsure?

I will be doing at the same time:
Timing Kit
Diff pinion
rocker cover gasket
gearbox and transfer seal and gasket kit (it leaks like a sieve, so i picked up a gasket and seal kit for both)
New belts
New Hoses
Set the valve clearence

Is there anything else i should be doing while im in there poking about? Waterpump maybe? If yes do i go Aftermarket, OEM or bearmach? as the price varies from $30-180 depending on what i go with.

It is a 95 300tdi/r380 defender hard top with 290k kms,
Cheers

[justinc]

clutch is oem Valeo for the 130 tdi, do not use a local one like pbr etc, the valeo one isn't expensive.

jc

[rangieman]

I used a Exedy sports tuff Heavy duty clutch only because i had a source at a good price = no probs
But im always one to think out side the square hey JC

[rick130]

I used a Exedy sports tuff Heavy duty clutch only because i had a source at a good price = no probs
But im always one to think out side the square hey JC

Did someone mention 'headgasket' ?

[justinc]

HA! Very funny you two

Exedy sports tuff/ outback extreme clutch are good ones, BUT put a lot of load on the clutch fork pivot and the thrust bearing carrier. You will be loaded up from what I remember so if you go for one of these, spend as little time with the foot on the clutch as possible, IE don't ride it at intersections etc.

JC

[rangieman]

HA! Very funny you two

Exedy sports tuff/ outback extreme clutch are good ones, BUT put a lot of load on the clutch fork pivot and the thrust bearing carrier. You will be loaded up from what I remember so if you go for one of these, spend as little time with the foot on the clutch as possible, IE don't ride it at intersections etc.

JC

Oops meant to add i did mod the fork , Yes my head gasket is still fine thanks mate

[justinc]

Oops meant to add i did mod the fork , Yes my head gasket is still fine thanks mate

jc