Thread: reason for my noisy clutch...

other then adding more lube/soaking the bearing in oil. is there anything else i could do to make this bearing last longer.

Heard about a plug or something for doing water crossings?

Originally Posted by brend0n

other then adding more lube/soaking the bearing in oil. is there anything else i could do to make this bearing last longer.

Heard about a plug or something for doing water crossings?

Just put in a new thrust bearing; they have a lifespan and you exceeded it.
I wouldn't soak it in anything, it's packed with grease. Mostly they get replaced with the clutch because they are due about the same time.

You can buy a heavy duty aluminium thrust bearing nowdays.

I have done similar

Originally Posted by bee utey

Just put in a new thrust bearing; they have a lifespan and you exceeded it.
I wouldn't soak it in anything, it's packed with grease. Mostly they get replaced with the clutch because they are due about the same time.

I would expect more then 14 months out of it, that why i though it may have been premature wear

Originally Posted by brend0n

I would expect more then 14 months out of it, that why i though it may have been premature wear

they melt as they get hot, haven't been riding the clutch????

Hi brend0n and People

That last picture looks to me as if the bearing has been in constant contact with the fingers.

Make sure that there is small amount of clearance when the clutch is disengaged, and the return spring is still doing its job.

If wrong parts have been used, then there is a bit of sorting out to be done.

Cheers Arthur

thanks guys.

From what i can tell from my one the top pic. the plastic only started melting when the bearing seized...

maybe it is my driving style but I don't ride the clutch and I've only ever owned manual vehicles, and had no other clutch wear issues in other cars...hmmm
interesting

Clutch kit arrived so I'll chuck in the new one and see what happens in 14 months time

Psimpson7:where can i get this aluminium HD one from?