LT95 Clutch release bearing

[steveG]

I need a new release bearing for my LT95.
Having found in Rijidij's conversion info that they are basically just a V8 bearing with a spacer, I ordered a V8 one with the intention of using the spacer from my original one (or so I thought).
From Rijidij's thread:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/548.jpg

Turns out the bearing I ordered - FTC5200 - is a later type bearing and constructed differently from the one in the previous photo, and has the plastic part clamped into the bearing itself, not just pressed on.
Isuzu bearing on the left, FTC5200 on the right:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/549.jpg

Is there a particular P/N V8 bearing still available that I need to be able to do this, or do I need to buy the real deal Isuzu one from LR (for $200+ :eek: )

Steve

[Bearman]

Steve, You can go to a bearing shop and order the bearing only. The part number is. FKC 7/W 1 13/16. As long as your plastic sleeve is OK and not gone brittle this is the cheapest way to do it. That bearing will fit the V8 as well. Loctite in onto the sleeve. I think about $30.

[1103.9TDI]

Brian's being nice, and staying positive.

[Bearman]

Brian's being nice, and staying positive.

AND trying to use the correct terminology.

[steveG]

Steve, You can go to a bearing shop and order the bearing only. The part number is. FKC 7/W 1 13/16. As long as your plastic sleeve is OK and not gone brittle this is the cheapest way to do it. That bearing will fit the V8 as well. Loctite in onto the sleeve. I think about $30.

Thanks again Brian.
I've got a couple of used sleeves here, so hopefully at least one of them is OK.

Steve

[steveG]

Having trouble tracking down one of these bearings.
Everyone seems to know about them, but "haven't had one for years" (even from their suppliers).

CBC Bearings tell me that they now refer to it as a 9/W 1 13/16

Any hints on who might have them?

Steve

[LRO]

Hi
ABS Brakes up here in brisbane can get them as i got one from them a couple of days ago. try part number FKC-- BRG 2120 cost me $35.00 that was trade price. I have not fitted the bearing yet

[Offender90]

good to know that the bearing only is still available. I was under the impression that genuine LR V8 bearings are the same style as shown in Murray's post. trouble is they are also exxy. I have a couple of "folded in" style aftermarket bearings in the garage myself :-)

[jackz]

But.... does anybody have the correct P/N for the Isuzu one, the complete assembly with the spacer?
My copy of the Perentie RPS, (Oct '91) states AYG3339, which is the short one, and the ID of the bearings is different and not interchangeable

[Bearman]

But.... does anybody have the correct P/N for the Isuzu one, the complete assembly with the spacer?
My copy of the Perentie RPS, (Oct '91) states AYG3339, which is the short one, and the ID of the bearings is different and not interchangeable

AYG3339 is the correct Landrover part number for the complete assembly for the Isuzu. You can press the bearing off and replace it if you want.

[jackz]

ayg3339 is the short one, without the steel sleeve, as in the right hand one in the pic on the first post of this thread. I have two brand new ones in the shed 'cos people said they are the right one and the bearings are the same, but they aren't interchangeable!:mad:

[steveG]

If you've already got 2 short ones, then just get a steel spacer sleeve made up. There's nothing special about it, just one of the short ones pulled apart with a spacer in the middle.
Pretty sure the length dimension is in Rijidij's V8-Isuzu conversion thread.

Steve

[Bearman]

ayg3339 is the short one, without the steel sleeve, as in the right hand one in the pic on the first post of this thread. I have two brand new ones in the shed 'cos people said they are the right one and the bearings are the same, but they aren't interchangeable!:mad:

Take them back to where you bought them and get a refund as they have sold you the incorrect part. The short ones are p/n FRC9568 (possibly now FTC5200). AYG3339 IS the correct p/n for the Isuzu one with the long steel sleeve. Evidently someone has labelled them with the wrong part number. I recently saw a well known parts supplier from near Sydney selling clutch release bearings on Ebay and advertising the short ones to fit Isuzu and V8. I emailed him and explained the Isuzu one was a longer one and he said he wasn't aware that the Isuzu was different ?????, but he did amend his listing to V8 only after the email. Wonder how many he sold to unsuspecting buyers before this - maybe you are one of them. :mad:

[jackz]

If you've already got 2 short ones, then just get a steel spacer sleeve made up. There's nothing special about it, just one of the short ones pulled apart with a spacer in the middle.
Pretty sure the length dimension is in Rijidij's V8-Isuzu conversion thread.

Steve
I've actually managed to get a bearing to fit the original sleeve but I was after the number so I could update my listing of p/n's
But as the number IS correct and I've been screwed by the parts suppliers, I don't need to update anything!
Thanks to everybody for the info[thumbsupbig]

[Land Tiger]

http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/4025/title/132-3300/cat/500

I dont remember how to post pictures but this is the difference between the v8 and Isuzu bearing housing

Davidhttp://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/4025/title/132-3300/cat/500