My name is logan and I'm the proud owner of a 88 RX7. Although having some clutch issues right now. I just smoked a brand new Pilot Bushing/Bearing. I have no clue how it happened??? or why??? My clutch looks great still... But that damn pilot bushing is smoked. Any removal tips would be helpful to, I got it out last time but it was a pain in my side

 

Pilot bearings generally don't fail. Did you lubricate it properly when you last replaced it, and did you install the seal?

 

This one did. It didn't come with a seal. I don't know about the lubrication. But I lube up the new one pretty good. Hoping for more than 1000 miles out of the new one

 

The bearing generally doesn't come with the seal. It is something you need to order when servicing the bearing. Don't overlube, but just a few good blobs of grease will do it. Also, it doesn't get pressed down all the way. It should stop just before the ridge in the shaft, leaving just enough room for the seal and a little slack.

 

Welcome Logan.
Some years ago I bought a used MAZDA SST (Special Service Tool) to pull the pilot bearings. Instead of needing a six-pack and a sound-proof garage to keep the profanities in check, all I need about 30 seconds of time. No dremeling, sawing, drilling, hammering, and all the shade-tree ghetto methods I've read to remove them. The best part is there appears to be a less expensive alternative now to the MAZDA SST. Never tried it, but this sure looks like it would do the job.....
http://www.harborfreight.com/blind-h...ler-95987.html
http://images.harborfreight.com/manu...5999/95987.pdf
I could see a bearing failing quickly if it was deformed during installation by not being driven in evenly. Maybe if it were similarly damaged when re-installing the input shaft of the transmission. Obviously it's a small bearing and either would be easy to do.

 

Also Logan,
I'm not trying to be mod, but in the future it might be helpful to title your thread in a meaningful way with key words that'll help the next guy in a search. Doing that also tends to attract the experienced members with valuable answers who might otherwise just skip it.