Reply With Quotedon't say that, i had mine replaced in June last year due to failure.........................
My original also the same, no problems until 220000k/m
Hi all
I am hoping that somebody may be able to shed some light on my clutch fork problems. Back in October 2007 I had the first clutch fork fail on me which I was told is a common problem for my model LR with the K's it had done (95 TDI D1, 240,000'ish on the clock). The car was fixed and I went on my in the belief that if the first one lasted 12 years and 240,000 k then so would the second one. Well it didn't and in Jan another clutch fork failed 15 months and less than 20,000 k later. Needless to say I want to avoid this happening again we do a fair bit of travelling and tow a camper around behind us. I really don’t want to find my self half way between home and the black stump with a broken clutch fork. Any suggestions on the 'why' and perhaps a fix for the issue would be great.
I placed a photo of the broken clutch fork as an attachment!
Master
don't say that
My original also the same, no problems until 220000k/m
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This is a common problem on early Volvos too, amazing kays from the original, never repeated with a replacment.
replace the pivot/ball at the same time.
YarnMaster
Supporter20k km is pretty low kays... was the "new" fork definately new or is there apossibility it had some wear? I guess another option is that there is additional spring pressure or bearing stiction contributing to excess pressure on the fork. The forks are definately an R380 achilles however 20k is still too low for mine.
Steve
'95 130 dual cab fender (gone to a better universe)
'10 130 dual cab fender (getting to know it's neurons)
The problem is the pin punches through the fork because modern forks are made out of cheap rubbish.
Some on this site have welded a some extra support behind to give more strength. Do a search. I believe that here in WA, a major independent mechanic recommends and offers this when doing clutch relacements.
I got my fork and other clutch bits done when the engine was out due to a prang. I am concerned to hear you did not get more than 20000k though.
Yes it is a major hassle when it goes miles out of nowhere. Ask me how I know, it happened to a person in our convoy.
It's a typical LR response to a known weakness - ignore it. I learnt from this site that one look at the same item in a Series and then the Defender version will tell you why the Series ones rarely failed and the new ones regularly do.
Master
try this for size
FTC2957HD - Heavy Duty Clutch Fork
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Now that's a clever idea.
One of the suggested solutions is to weld a washer on the back of the pivot.
Simon
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Sounds like the replacement fork was an aftermarket one.
Some don't have the best reputation for longevity according to the Uk boards.
I didn't brace the new fork when it went in 18 months ago thinking like you that when the fork goes everything else will need replacing anyway (as it did last time at 220,000km ) and I'm sort of wishing I had now
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x2Originally Posted by rick130
Sounds like the replacement fork was an aftermarket one.
Some don't have the best reputation for longevity according to the Uk boards.
I didn't brace the new fork when it went in 18 months ago thinking like you that when the fork goes everything else will need replacing anyway (as it did last time at 220,000km ) and I'm sort of wishing I had now
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Lets just hope we don't have to do play the 'slip the gearbox back on long guides' trick anytime in the foreseeable future.x2
Hang on, aren't you getting rid of the CC ?
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