4.5 GRX Clutch
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4.5 GRX Clutch
For de manne what counts:
I am planning a Richtersveld trip (good roads no serious routes) in June - my question is:
My Patrol has 180 000 on clock and oil & filters and hoses have been maintained OK.
My clutch is still without any shuddering or protestations BUT it has always " taken up" very quickly - I have no trouble selecting gears when cols etc.
Should I be concerned?
I am planning a Richtersveld trip (good roads no serious routes) in June - my question is:
My Patrol has 180 000 on clock and oil & filters and hoses have been maintained OK.
My clutch is still without any shuddering or protestations BUT it has always " taken up" very quickly - I have no trouble selecting gears when cols etc.
Should I be concerned?
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Re: 4.5 GRX Clutch
I think it is still fine 

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Re: 4.5 GRX Clutch
How do you know when your Patrol clutch is looking for some attention
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Re: 4.5 GRX Clutch
Do the whole vehicle shudder or just the clutch pedal, when is it the thrush bearing and when the clutch that is packing up?
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Re: 4.5 GRX Clutch
Navigator,
Should not be a problem. I did 340k before I chanaged the clutch.Shuddering got worse. When we took the clutch out it was almost to the rivets. Springs were shot.
Should not be a problem. I did 340k before I chanaged the clutch.Shuddering got worse. When we took the clutch out it was almost to the rivets. Springs were shot.
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Re: 4.5 GRX Clutch
Navigator
put it in 4th gear and let the clutch go if its slips you are in for a new one if not its cool but i am no expert so rather ask the pros !
put it in 4th gear and let the clutch go if its slips you are in for a new one if not its cool but i am no expert so rather ask the pros !
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Re: 4.5 GRX Clutch
NO - i have no shuddering and no slipping.
The only thing that make me think is that the clutch "takes" very close once you start letting the pedal come back off the floor.
I hope you understand - thus nothing else than it taking quite "soon"
The only thing that make me think is that the clutch "takes" very close once you start letting the pedal come back off the floor.
I hope you understand - thus nothing else than it taking quite "soon"
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Re: 4.5 GRX Clutch
I had the clutch, crank shaft oil seal, and front left brake piston replaced today for under R6k. Not nearly as bad a I thought it would be.
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Re: 4.5 GRX Clutch
I'm with Tinus, no slipping then moenie krap waar dit nie juk nie! 

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