I am a new Defender owner (1 year, 20 miles) but I have always had a fascination for defenders. In Dec 16' I purchased what appeared to be a pretty good 110. On my 3rd time driving it, the fork was punched through in the clutch. Being a novice to these trucks, I took on the repairs myself after reading and knowing I am good with my hands.
First I thought it was the M/C or Slave and replaced all hydraulics prior to digging in. After reading and posting on here, my suspicion was correct that the fork was punched. Some told me to pull an engine, another told me to roll down the windows and take the floor out which I did. Replaced all clutch parts, but in doing so one thing led to another and now I have the truck all torn down. (the clutch works perfect now)
Couple pics of the clutch change. Next few are of the truck torn down.
Now i know some will say I should have put the truck back together and drive the crap out of it, but you must know this is a hobby for me. A slow one, as my wife and I adopted our son unexpectedly the exact same day my truck was delivered to my door. Wasn't even home to test drive. lol. next son is due in next 10 days.
So here we are with a slow project, but should be a fun one.
For you professionals with this, what should I be replacing, fixing, anything you can think of from knowledge I am open to your ideas.
First I thought it was the M/C or Slave and replaced all hydraulics prior to digging in. After reading and posting on here, my suspicion was correct that the fork was punched. Some told me to pull an engine, another told me to roll down the windows and take the floor out which I did. Replaced all clutch parts, but in doing so one thing led to another and now I have the truck all torn down. (the clutch works perfect now)
Couple pics of the clutch change. Next few are of the truck torn down.
Now i know some will say I should have put the truck back together and drive the crap out of it, but you must know this is a hobby for me. A slow one, as my wife and I adopted our son unexpectedly the exact same day my truck was delivered to my door. Wasn't even home to test drive. lol. next son is due in next 10 days.
So here we are with a slow project, but should be a fun one.
For you professionals with this, what should I be replacing, fixing, anything you can think of from knowledge I am open to your ideas.
