davecooper1 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Looking for some help and advice. Had a brand new clutch system fitted 7 months ago, but this last week the first and second gear, has been stiff and hard to get in gear. My daughter has been in it today, and said they were hard to get, she is useing it for the rest of the week and wants to take into the garage, to look at it. Has anybody else had the same problem. There is very little play on the clutch peddle, soon as you lift your foot, its away. Cheers Lads. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 sounds like a similar problem i had on mine,hydrolics for clutch gone or going,or arm for hydrolics is cracking/breaking. other possability is transfer box(big bucks). :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Cheers mate, I will get a mechanic, to get it checked out. Thanks Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul@Ribchester Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Dave, I had the same problem on ours a little while ago. It was the slave cylinder or something like that where the clutch fluid goes, a seal had gone and it cost £200 at mates rates at Auto Care on Weir Street in Blackburn. Could be the same thing...... Good luck with it. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 clutch and master cylender are a sealed unit , 30 to 40 quid from scrappy , or 85 off fleabay , easy to fit not mechcanical knowledge required. thats what it sounds like , the slave piston is ready to give up . if it gives up you wont have any clutch at all. done this to mrs motor the other week in 15 mins . hope its easy for ya adi :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the replies lads. My daughter has just drove home from work, about 15 miles, and she says its been perfect getting the gears. I have just took about 3 miles, and perfect, strange that. Its due an MOT in 2 weeks, so I will get it chected out. Cheers Lads. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Sounds very much like a slave cylinder or an air lock in the system . If it is now running well than it could have been an air lock that has bled it self out . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Past its MOT yesterday, needs a new master cylinder, going in on monday. Been out shooting today with a few lads on pigeon watch, and the gears were bloody awfull to get. When I had the clutch fitted, was told it needed the full clutch system, should a master cylinder have been included, as they fitted a new slave cylinder. Cost me 750 quid, and Im well ****** off with the garage, Thanks Lads. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Had a Freelander from new, 53 plate. Went through 2 clutches in under 10k miles, as soon as it was out of warranty it was sold! Was told it was a known fault but LR didn't want to go public with it. 35 year old S III Lightweight still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Had a Freelander from new, 53 plate. Went through 2 clutches in under 10k miles, as soon as it was out of warranty it was sold! Was told it was a known fault but LR didn't want to go public with it. 35 year old S III Lightweight still going strong. that's odd. My Mum's is a 99, 120k miles and has one new clutch. O, and it's main use is towing horse boxes!! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Sorted out now, garage fitted a master cylinder, free of charge, running perfect now. Cheers lads. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 That happend on ours aswell :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traztaz Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Guys I am an army mechanic and as such work on variants og Land Rover alot.99% of slave cylinder problems come from bad driving and people riding the clutch as they drive.Just resting your foot on the pedal causes riding.This causes the clutch fluid to get very very hot, and destroys the seals in the cylinder. Keep your foot on the mat!! This nearly allways happens when driving off road by the way! As for 750 quid, blinking heck I need a new job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 that's odd. My Mum's is a 99, 120k miles and has one new clutch. O, and it's main use is towing horse boxes!! I guess I had a "Friday afternoon" job, obviously not all Freelanders are bad although remark regarding clutch problem was made by LR callout engineer. '73 Airportable has 110k miles on original clutch, let's hope I'm not tempting fate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwizard Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 for a vehicle thats made in england £200 for a slave cylinder or master is a total rip off,as for landrovers i would'nt have one,they sound like a money pit to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 for a vehicle thats made in england £200 for a slave cylinder or master is a total rip off,as for landrovers i would'nt have one,they sound like a money pit to me but they're a lovable money pit I know I would never have another type of 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 but they're a lovable money pit I know I would never have another type of 4x4 Damn right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK76 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Glad you got it sorted out Dave, it made it an interesting trip down to Burton on trent!! Still having nightmares about nearly having to push it up that hill near Stoke when we had been stuck in that traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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