It appears the Torrington bearing that came w/ my Hays kit is crap. Any suggestions on what's a good brand? I'm thinking I'm going to try OEM this time (if someone can provide the Ford and Valeo part number that'll be great).

 

can i get what year this clutch is going into? i might be able to find it.

 

I'd go with the FRPP HD bearing, pn is M-7548-A

 

about 3 years since my clutch swap and my Ford OEM bearing is making noise. My stocker lasted longer then this one.

 

3 years is better than 3 months. And my stocker lasted me much longer too.

Leonide, year doesn't matter as 79-04 used the same bearing.

 

get an aftermarket, ford tob is crap! if you compare it to an aftermarket you will see what I mean, I had to replace mine at 129k because the bearings fell out, rusted and completely dry.

 

My Ford TOB lasted 20-30,000 miles. My Torrington lasted an oil change. I think I had enough of the aftermarket. Plus, plastic parts in a bearing seems like a bad idea, especially where a lot of heat is involved.

 

Yeah I have to replace mine as well.
Do you do the work your self?

 

Yes, and on a T5, it's much easier. This time I will need to have a shop do it as things have went downhill and I just don't have the time to do it myself.

 

Mine is a T5 right?
Can I do it on Jack Stands or do I have to have it raised higher? I would have a shop do it, but I want to do it my self and save I think at least $1,000 or more. Since my clutch is going out, well the plate or something. I think I might go do what you said, spend the $100 and then have the, something resurfaced. haha

How long do you think it would take me? I do have a Haynes Manual.

 

A weekend as long as your a decent wrencher. Have a friend help too, especially when dropping/raising the trans. But yeah, I did mine in 3 days, on jack stands, by myself, and that's w/ a trans that doesn't allow for the bellhousing to separate. A T5 will be much easier.

 

centerforce.

 

Figure I'd give an update. My old bearing was definitely toast, as you can move it fore and aft which shouldn't be the case. Also took it to work today, to cut it open. Good old nylon was used as the bearing cage, and was worn enough to not be holding the BBs tight enough. So the lesson is stick w/ a bearing that's all steel, or at least one that uses a metal bearing cage.