Clutch job -- should I replace the pilot bearing?
04-07-02, 09:45 PM
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Clutch job -- should I replace the pilot bearing?
Hey,
I have an ACT street / strip clutch that I'll be installing on my J-Spec shortly, and I was wondering whether or not I need to replace the pilot bearing? Would it be OK if I just degreased / regreased it with high-temp grease? Replacing that thing looks rather difficult...
Thanks!,
Manolis
I have an ACT street / strip clutch that I'll be installing on my J-Spec shortly, and I was wondering whether or not I need to replace the pilot bearing? Would it be OK if I just degreased / regreased it with high-temp grease? Replacing that thing looks rather difficult...
Thanks!,
Manolis
04-07-02, 09:54 PM
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"Replacing that thing looks rather difficult... " Uh, so is pulling the tranny out when the pilot bearing goes bad after you do your clutch job. You should not cut corners.
Do some searching. There is plenty of info on getting those things out. Hell, you can just destroy the thing and pull it out bit by bit.
James
Do some searching. There is plenty of info on getting those things out. Hell, you can just destroy the thing and pull it out bit by bit.
James
04-07-02, 10:33 PM
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Definitely.
I had to pull my tranny just because the pilot bearing failed. Sucks when your car plugs along after you push the clutch pedal in because that damn little bearing is frozen.
I replaced *everything* clutch related while I had it out. It's not worth the trouble not to.
I had to pull my tranny just because the pilot bearing failed. Sucks when your car plugs along after you push the clutch pedal in because that damn little bearing is frozen.
I replaced *everything* clutch related while I had it out. It's not worth the trouble not to.
04-07-02, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by CrackHeadMel
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Just replace the damn barring, i got the barring and a cheapo baring pull tool for 7.50
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Just replace the damn barring, i got the barring and a cheapo baring pull tool for 7.50
Thanx!,
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04-07-02, 11:16 PM
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Napa!! i got mine from napa next day air, i think i payed more for shipping on it then i did the acual barring
funny story, when i went to buy the rx7, he said it needed a clutch, i got to hear it run rev it, all gages worked, shifted fine altho couldnt move
the day i went to pick it up, noticed that the tanted clutch fluid levl wanst low, it was empty, a little brake fluid and i drove it away =] man, he had to of been mad
funny story, when i went to buy the rx7, he said it needed a clutch, i got to hear it run rev it, all gages worked, shifted fine altho couldnt move
the day i went to pick it up, noticed that the tanted clutch fluid levl wanst low, it was empty, a little brake fluid and i drove it away =] man, he had to of been mad
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