Clutch kit

marinabrian · 4th January 2018, 20:29

While perusing the possibilities of using a Freelander 1 TD4 clutch kit in conjunction with an LUK slave cylinder, I happened upon this........

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This being manufactured by AP Lockheed, would be as close as you can get to fitting a real original equipment setup as would have come from the factory.

In the end I bought a genuine Land Rover item, as I already have a new LUK slave in stock, which I will be fitting to the ZT once the project 75 is reassembled

I just thought it may be of interest to anyone thinking of a clutch in the near future

Brian

vacuman · 4th January 2018, 21:25

LUK slave ?? What's LUK mean please.

marinabrian · 4th January 2018, 21:36

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Originally Posted by vacuman

LUK slave ?? What's LUK mean please.

LUK is the manufacturer, one like this

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Brian

EastPete · 5th January 2018, 11:34

As one other member has pointed out on here, Delphi make a slave cylinder using the original AP tooling, so this is an option for an OE spec slave replacement, instead of the LUK or Tazu metal items. I think the seal/hydraulics on the Tazu are good, but the release bearing is under-greased and can get noisy after a few miles (I have a little bit of release bearing noise on my Tazu slave after about 8,000 miles use).

Cheers

Pete

LeeW · 5th January 2018, 19:31

How noisy? I am looking to replace my clutch in next few months and LUK kit is top of my list. What is best alternative to Tazu slave?

Master · 6th January 2018, 13:15

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Originally Posted by LeeW

How noisy? I am looking to replace my clutch in next few months and LUK kit is top of my list. What is best alternative to Tazu slave?

Ive installed the Tazu slave & master to my connie never had any problems

marinabrian · 7th January 2018, 20:10

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Originally Posted by LeeW

How noisy? I am looking to replace my clutch in next few months and LUK kit is top of my list. What is best alternative to Tazu slave?

LUK slave is what I would use, if money is tight, Sunter and Morris Ltd at Murton are Freelander specialists and have Freelander LUK slave cylinders for just under £60

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Now the Freelander pipework requires a bit of adjustment to allow for fitting to the 75, but there is always the option of simply fitting the pipework from the slave cylinder you remove.

I performed a post mortem on a Tazu metal slave cylinder, and there was signs of transfer of the seal to the cylinder walls, and the the actual thrust bearing was almost devoid of grease.

This could have been down to the fact it had been incorrectly installed, or a defect in manufacture, but either way I'd rather not take the chance if I'm honest.

Brian

Amsca2 · 7th January 2018, 20:38

I've tried lux and found it a bit firm. Borg and beck was lovely. I'm about to put eurocar parts transmech. I've just put one in the tomcat with no early issues so here goes nothing. Old one hasnt failed but first gear has so replacement box time.

marinabrian · 7th January 2018, 20:46

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Originally Posted by Amsca2

I've tried lux and found it a bit firm. Borg and beck was lovely. I'm about to put eurocar parts transmech. I've just put one in the tomcat with no early issues so here goes nothing. Old one hasnt failed but first gear has so replacement box time.

Transmech, a £40 clutch........best of luck with that one

T16 · 7th January 2018, 21:56

Good job Brian...

However.. last time I got my hands on a "genuine" AP slave for the ZT it was a metal piped job, but not a freelander version.

Is there any real difference other than the pipes with the slaves?

When mine is due a clutch, AP all the way for me. Nice one.

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Amsca2 Gets stuck in MG ZT-T cdti Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Grangemouth Posts: 521 Thanks: 60 Thanked 93 Times in 80 Posts	I've tried lux and found it a bit firm. Borg and beck was lovely. I'm about to put eurocar parts transmech. I've just put one in the tomcat with no early issues so here goes nothing. Old one hasnt failed but first gear has so replacement box time. __________________ The Typhoon Bull

5th January 2018, 11:34	#4
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	As one other member has pointed out on here, Delphi make a slave cylinder using the original AP tooling, so this is an option for an OE spec slave replacement, instead of the LUK or Tazu metal items. I think the seal/hydraulics on the Tazu are good, but the release bearing is under-greased and can get noisy after a few miles (I have a little bit of release bearing noise on my Tazu slave after about 8,000 miles use). Cheers Pete

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LeeW Newbie Rover 75 2.0 V6 CLUB SE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chester le Street Posts: 18 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How noisy? I am looking to replace my clutch in next few months and LUK kit is top of my list. What is best alternative to Tazu slave?

7th January 2018, 21:56	#10
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	Good job Brian... However.. last time I got my hands on a "genuine" AP slave for the ZT it was a metal piped job, but not a freelander version. Is there any real difference other than the pipes with the slaves? When mine is due a clutch, AP all the way for me. Nice one.