Date:         Tue, 19 Jan 1999 19:23:32 -0800
Reply-To:     Rubatoguy on Mindspring <rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rubatoguy on Mindspring <rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: I am going to replace my pilot bearing - what else?
Comments: To: John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@EMAIL.SPS.MOT.COM>
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I recently had my clutch replaced and here are the parts that were
replaced:

Clutch
Throwout bearing
Pilot bearing
guide sleeve
flywheel seal
right side operating (cross) shaft bushing
operating (cross) shaft

Interestingly, the mechanic showed me how the cross-shaft had worn
unevenly causing the bearing to be pushed against the clutch at an angle
- which eventually destroyed the bearing and clutch.

I also had the seal replaced where the shift linkage goes into the
tranny, as this was showing leakage.

John-Reed Maffeo wrote:

> Ok, I am convinced. My pilot bearing needs to be replaced.
>
> Since I am going to the time, trouble, and expense of pulling the
> tranny to get at this cheepo part, what else should I do while I
> have the thing out?
>
> Are there transmission gaskets that I can replace? Should I
> go ahead and replace the clutch and throwout bearing?
>
> Is there anything simple that can be done to the inside of the
> tranny?
>
> Are there any Syncro specific issues in addition to the drive
> shaft and rock guards?
>
> Thank You,
>
> John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro - Glacie