Okay - weird one this - clutch was slipping badly, so fired it in to my usual 4x4 garage to change the clutch. Full kit fitted. Clutch is now nice and light but....
1. I seem to be getting more noise/vibes through the gearbox that I was before.
2. The clutch drags/judders a bit at the bite point - worse in reverse, especially reversing up hill.
3. There is an intermittent strong gear oil smell - there was a breather hose split apparently, which was changed, but its still happening now and again, more noticeable when the windows are open.
Now we've only done a few hundred miles, and I'm about to throw the truck back into the garage, but the question is, what's going on - is there one thing that could be doing all of the above? I wondered, for example, if when fitting they're somehow dislodged or damaged a seal and we're getting oil on the clutch plate? Or is this normal bedding in on a vehicle with 180k miles on the clock (slightly worn flywheel bedding into a new plate?). Suspect I'm being hopeful on the latter....
1. I seem to be getting more noise/vibes through the gearbox that I was before.
2. The clutch drags/judders a bit at the bite point - worse in reverse, especially reversing up hill.
3. There is an intermittent strong gear oil smell - there was a breather hose split apparently, which was changed, but its still happening now and again, more noticeable when the windows are open.
Now we've only done a few hundred miles, and I'm about to throw the truck back into the garage, but the question is, what's going on - is there one thing that could be doing all of the above? I wondered, for example, if when fitting they're somehow dislodged or damaged a seal and we're getting oil on the clutch plate? Or is this normal bedding in on a vehicle with 180k miles on the clock (slightly worn flywheel bedding into a new plate?). Suspect I'm being hopeful on the latter....