abruzzano
Well-known member
Well, I'm glad I was able to make my 700 mile drive after purchasing, and before this happened.
Hopped in my '89 Defender 110 LHD (do I need to say Defender in this forum?) for a quick ride. She started up with no issue, but when I tried to move the gear selector into reversed it was grinding. I then tried first gear, but it won't go into gear. As a matter of fact it won't go into any gear (1-5), but grinds when trying to go into reverse. It goes into all gears fine with the engine shut off.
I searched several forums and, after trying the easy fix of adding some DOT3 brake fluid in case it was dry, it seems like the general answer is: I need a new clutch. Not bad for my first expense considering I've owned this vehicle for less than two weeks now.
I searched the forum here but did not find any similar issues, so I come to you guys looking for some ideas:
1) Do I need a new clutch or am I missing something simple?
2) Who should I take it to (there is a Land Rover dealership in Omaha)
3) Should I order a new clutch assembly Complete kit from Rovers North?
4) Since this is a huge project, are there other parts that should be replaced at the same time?
5) Any idea on cost? Should I sell one or both kidneys?
6) Anything else?
Thanks all!
Hopped in my '89 Defender 110 LHD (do I need to say Defender in this forum?) for a quick ride. She started up with no issue, but when I tried to move the gear selector into reversed it was grinding. I then tried first gear, but it won't go into gear. As a matter of fact it won't go into any gear (1-5), but grinds when trying to go into reverse. It goes into all gears fine with the engine shut off.
I searched several forums and, after trying the easy fix of adding some DOT3 brake fluid in case it was dry, it seems like the general answer is: I need a new clutch. Not bad for my first expense considering I've owned this vehicle for less than two weeks now.
I searched the forum here but did not find any similar issues, so I come to you guys looking for some ideas:
1) Do I need a new clutch or am I missing something simple?
2) Who should I take it to (there is a Land Rover dealership in Omaha)
3) Should I order a new clutch assembly Complete kit from Rovers North?
4) Since this is a huge project, are there other parts that should be replaced at the same time?
5) Any idea on cost? Should I sell one or both kidneys?
6) Anything else?
Thanks all!