Toyota LandCruiser: clutch 'shudder'

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My 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series has done 180,000 km and still has the original clutch. Around town it is fine, but when towing our 2500 kg van, especially from a start, the clutch feels like it is struggling. There's a bit of shudder, but no slippage. Would you advise getting a heavy-duty clutch fitted?

Answered by CarsGuide

17 October 2012

Graham Smith

If the shuddering isn't getting worse I would probably persist with it until it starts to slip. If it slips, then definitely replace it.

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