Thread: Which clutch kit do I buy?

Originally Posted by coops71

I noticed there are differences in clutch kits being sold for the 3.9 Disco 1 and the 3.5 County. Im transplanting my 3.9 from the Disco to the county with its LT85. So do I buy a 3.5 county clutch kit or a 3.9 Disco clutch kit, and do they come with a clutch aligning tool if one is needed. Assistance appreciated as usual.

No Aligning tool comes with a clutch. One can be fabricated from a piece of timber dowell. You can buy them from Auto access store, or if you are lucky to have a mate with a metal lathe ( like Me) he could turn you up one.

FWIW, I've never used a clutch alignment tool. Simply put your fingers around the clutch cover where the openings are and you can feel the edge of the friction plate. Before you bolt the clutch cover down tight, you can centre the friction plate with your fingers. Works every time!

Originally Posted by brianwood

FWIW, I've never used a clutch alignment tool. Simply put your fingers around the clutch cover where the openings are and you can feel the edge of the friction plate. Before you bolt the clutch cover down tight, you can centre the friction plate with your fingers. Works every time!

Thanks for that. Would you be able to answer the other part of my question regarding which kit to use? Im guessing I need to use a kit to match the county gearbox?

Chris Meadows of Australian Clutch Services should be able to help
PH: (08) 83005000
They do clutches for land Rovers.
I just bought my HD clutch (read 30% extra clamp load) from these guys for the tdi.