Date:         Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:49:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Rick Koller <rkoller@HELIX.NIH.GOV>
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From:         Rick Koller <rkoller@HELIX.NIH.GOV>
Subject:      Re: Weird Noise
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At 08:31 AM 7/24/98 EDT, GMBulley@AOL.COM wrote:
>In a message dated 7/24/98 2:04:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, AYSWeb@AOL.COM
>writes:
>
><<  When I let the clutch out I hear a noise like rocks tumbling.
>
> It is especially noticable in first gear and reverse. Does anyone have any
>idea what this might be caused by and what I can do to fix it?    >>
>
>Sounds like the release bearing has gone to heaven to be with Jesus and the
>little lambs. The part is pretty cheap (something like $40?) Putting it in
>means pulling the motor. :(
>
>best o luck
>
>gmbulley
>cary, nc
>
>
GM et al,
        Release bearings can be replaced by removing the transmission not the
engine. Much easier though still a day's work if lying in a driveway.

Rick Koller
'90 syncro-westie
'91 gl autobox