Clutch problems with VDJ 79 V8 ute
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 19:49
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I have a 2008 landcruiser V8 ute and for my trade I regularly tow a heavy trailer on and off sandy job sites. Just before Xmas I could smell clutch when towing and could feel the slip when accelerating with the load on.
I booked it into a local specialist mechanic
shop and asked for a heavy duty clutch replacement. Done and all was
well. Until now. 6 months later and my clutch is slipping again.
The clutch I had installed as I understand was standard clutch with heavier pressure plate. It also meant the disengage was right on the floor which made it difficult to change gears.
I am now looking for another clutch ( the
shop I used before has shut down - damn or I would be back there.)
Anyone know which heavier clutch I can install - where to get it from and another clutch installer around Mandurah WA.
Cheers
Serendipity
Reply By: Rockape - Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 21:00
Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 21:00
Sep,
you have been the victim of a small cap V8 putting out good KW's and torque at higher rev's with a turbo.
I have noticed the difference between the V8 diesel cruisers and my old natural 6.5 clunker. We have no problems with clutches at all because we use low range with and not towing load.
For instance I have to force myself to use 1st gear when taking off with my old clunker, it will do it easy in 2nd but this is not good for my old gearbox. Your problem is you have a great gearbox but a problem with lowdown torque.
Just drop her into low range until you are on good hard flat ground and then use high 1st, the problem will go away.
Have a good one,
RA.
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 21:02
Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 21:02
I should have added when towing a van I use 1st gear.
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