Should I get a new pilot/release bearing with new clutch?
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Like the title says. Do I need a new pilot bearing when I get my new clutch put in? 2000 z28 with 143,000 miles. Putting in a ACT street performance clutch kit with an ACDelco slave cylinder. And should I maybe get a rear main seal also?
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lol my question is should i get a new clutch while replacing the pilot or throwout bearing...
You definately should, its only like 20 dollars or less and the throwout makes a terrible noise when they go out (ask me how i know). Besides that they can also ruin your input shaft if its not replaced in time. Since the tranny is out, i would definately replace them.
You definately should, its only like 20 dollars or less and the throwout makes a terrible noise when they go out (ask me how i know). Besides that they can also ruin your input shaft if its not replaced in time. Since the tranny is out, i would definately replace them.
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lol my question is should i get a new clutch while replacing the pilot or throwout bearing...
You definately should, its only like 20 dollars or less and the throwout makes a terrible noise when they go out (ask me how i know). Besides that they can also ruin your input shaft if its not replaced in time. Since the tranny is out, i would definately replace them.
You definately should, its only like 20 dollars or less and the throwout makes a terrible noise when they go out (ask me how i know). Besides that they can also ruin your input shaft if its not replaced in time. Since the tranny is out, i would definately replace them.
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Timken is a good brand as long as it is a sealed bearing. O'reilly tried to sell me some 3 piece job that didnt even have the right size ID. You can buy an OEM unit at the dealer for about $15.
If you dont replace it, Karma will come to get you soon after you put everything back together.
If you dont replace it, Karma will come to get you soon after you put everything back together.