Throwout Bearing
#1
Throwout Bearing
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).
#7
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.
#10
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.
#11
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.
#13
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.
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