Date:         Sat, 25 Jul 1998 03:07:17 EDT
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From:         Todd Hill <Jwilli941@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Leslie's tumbling rock noise
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Hello.

<<  In a message dated 98-07-25 02:02:20 EDT, Leslie V. wrote:

 When I let the clutch out I hear a noise like rocks tumbling.

  It is especially noticable in first gear and reverse. >>

 To which Larry Hamm replied:

 // Probably the throwout bearing (release bearing), but it wouldn't
  hurt to check the trans lube level //

 While I agree that the fluid level should be checked I am a bit
 perplexed as to why a T/O bearing would make more noise in
 first and reverse than the other gears?  Also, wouldn't the bearing
 howl (all the bad ones I've heard did) instead of tumbling rocks??
 Both first and reverse are just about the same ratio and put a
 bigger strain on the internals due to transfer of torque.  I still
 think its a mainshaft bearing but we won't know until someone
 takes a look!  ;)

 Todd Hill
 VolksWerks Transaxles
 Olympia, WA



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