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• throw-out bearing, useable life ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 08:52:24 -0700 (PDT)
  How long should a new set of throw-out bearings last ? 50K, 100K miles ? Chris
• RE: throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Apr 97 03:10:20 UT
  ...Although a beetle throw-out bearing appears to fit, the proper bearing has a larger face surface wear it meets the pressure plate. I...
• Clutch Design
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:56:04 PST
  Is the throw out bearing supposed to ride on the pressure plate fingers with the clutch released? The clutch slave cylinder seems to be...
• clutch pressure plate throw out bearing FS
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 08:32:14 -0700
  1988 gas clutch pressure plate throw out bearing for sale . it has less that 10k on the assembly.I blew the engine and I...
• Re: throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 04 Apr 1997 23:17:01
  ...The shop that has >the van now showed me the problem with the old clutch, the throw out >bearing did not match the pressure...
• throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Ronald McDonald
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 19:51:19 -0000
  ...The shop that has = the van now showed me the problem with the old clutch, the throw out = bearing did not match the pressure...
• Re: Metallic "click" when depressing clutch pedal (Searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:26:32 -0500
  ...Or it could be coming from the throw-out bearing mechanism itself. It's either that or somethin' else ;) Good luck, Warren L. 88...
• Re: Clutch advise on 87 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 2000 17:52:01 EDT
  ...If it looks good then putting in the new clutch disc, pressure plate, and throw out bearing is only a 30 min affair. 2...
• Re: Broken Down and Need Help
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 00:26:31 -0400
  I dont' like the sound of this, could be the Throw-out bearing. BUT, did you check the clutch cable?????? James > >Well the clutch...
• Re: 83.5 Trans grinds into reverse?
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 02:20:46 -0700
  ...Stick (2 throw out bearings) 74 Vega Stick 65 Corvette Stick 70 MG Midget Stick (3 clutches, 2 throw out bearings) 64 Corvair Stick...
• RE: throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 10:42:30
  ...Although a beetle throw-out bearing appears >to fit, the proper bearing has a larger face surface wear it meets the >pressure plate. I...
• Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:41:02 -0500
  ...cylinder still push on the lever/throw out bearing. http://www.benplace.com/clutch/clutch_release_bearing22.bjpg.jpg That said, the clutch is...
• Re: Strange noise from 84 manual transmission - what broke?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 23:07:28 -0600
  Sounds like a throw out bearing, going Buy-Bye. Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• Re: throw-out bearing, useable life ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 14:17:34 EDT
  ...Smith" <csmith@sdsc.edu> writes: > >How long should a new set of throw-out bearings last ? > >50K, 100K miles ? > >Chris > >
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:14:57 -0800
  You got it, the throw out bearing rides against the pressure plate full time, and is always 'bearing away' ..i.e., turning under very...
• Re: transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:04:04 -0700
  ...add a little grease to it when putting things together) throw out bearing, (turns easily, but doesn't spin too long and/or have...
• resurface flywheel?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 13:13:06 -0700
  When replacing a clutch with 130K miles, that has no symptoms other than a noisy throw-out bearing, what are the chances that the...
• Re: clutch pressure plate throw out bearing FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 07:17:35 -0700
  Isn't this how the Moonies gather their victims?? Karl Wolz .I blew the engine and I am now in the > mist of conversion.
• Re: Juddering clutch in 1982 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 08:50:43 -0800
  ...the cross shaft that holds the throw out bearing being worn so that the throw out bearing is not perfectly square with the clutch...
• Re: Changing clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 00:42:57 EST
  I'd say replace the Throw out Bearing too. I had my clutch done at a shop didnt feel like dealing with that one...
• Parts quote wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 02 Feb 1997 01:57:11 -0600
  I need price quotes on a clutch/pressure plate/throw-out bearing for a '86 vanagon. I need shipping to Louisiana. Please send quotes...
• Re: tranny swap
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 18:22:55 -0600
  ...give it a try, if you need help post again. #2) Install a new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing. ($135.00) Lube the...
• Re: throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Sat, 5 Apr 97 12:44:20 CST
  The part # for the Vanagon TO bearing is,113 141 165b. Those of us that are familiar with VW part #'s know that this...
• Re: clutch chatter -- how serious?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 16:40:47 -0600
  ...on install 6) Throw out bearing locking and skipping 7) Bent throw out actuator arm holding the throw out bearing. 8) Engine to tranny...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:38:20 +0000
  ...Clutch Throw-out bearing To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hi Ben. > > I recall reading about that problem when I rebuilt my clutch housing. > > Going...
• Re: throw out bearing release shaft question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:33:07 +0000
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• Things to do when replacing clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 20:52:23 -0500
  ...Anything else I should do while I'm there, besides disc,, pressure plate and throw out bearing? Engine seal maybe? Thanks John Flaherty '84...
• Re: Questions on clutch kit install, 87 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:54:00 EDT
  I used the Luk kit from Ron and Installed transaxle input shaft seal, rear main seal and o-ring on flywheel, throw out bearing...
• Re: clutch diagnosis and replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 03:43:04 EDT
  Hello, Just wanted to add that now is a very good time to inspect the clutch throw out bearing arm 'fingers'. Where the T...
• Re: CLutch rebuilding (parts) Re: DIY Clutch centering tool?
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:18:08 -0500
  I purchased a complete kit for rebuilding the throw out bearing shaft on my 82 air cooled Westy from GoWesty. It wasn't listed...
• diesel clutch
  Historical mailing list - sean fleener
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 19:37:26 -0800
  is the throw out bearing lever on a westy diesel, diesel only? or will one out of an air cooled work. Sean Fleener 80...
• Clutch replacement Hints
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:55:32 -0400
  ...I am getting a clutch kit which includes " Pressure Plate - Clutch Disc - Throw-out Bearing - Clutch Disc Alignment Tool - Pilot Bearing", what other parts...
• Pulled the Transmission................
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Mon, 12 May 2003 11:01:07 EDT
  ...Since the throw out bearing wasn't removed yet as I correct in assuming that it goes there? It would go between the springy...
• '86 camper clutch noise
  Historical mailing list - Ray Tubbs
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 22:55:58 EDT
  ...Thought at first it might be the throw-out bearing but it makes no noise when the clutch is completely depressed.
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 01:27:12 EDT
  ...clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, felt washers for pilot bearing. What else should I order if I want to have all...
• Re: transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:14:32 -0700
  ...add a little grease to it > when putting things together) throw out bearing, (turns easily, but > doesn't spin too long and/or have...
• Re: clutch problems..pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:22:49 -0400
  ...replace the clutch disk, pilot bearing, and throw-out bearing, resurface the flywheel, and replace the rear crank seal. Most of this job is...
• Determined the Clutch Problem
  Historical mailing list - Lee F. Schelin
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 16:14:08 -0700
  Well, just called my mechanic in Sunset Beach, CA and he confirmed my suspicions, a broken throw-out bearing fork. Car should be ready...
• clutch pressure plate fs
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Tue, 8 May 2001 17:14:32 -0700
  88 clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing fs doing the I-4 conversion do not need this part any longer the have about...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:55:39 -0800
  ...Clutch Throw-out bearing > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > Hi Ben. > > > > I recall reading about that problem when I rebuilt my clutch housing. > > > > Going...
• Re: Clutch Question and confirm suspisions
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 14:56:30 -0700
  Three chances, Clutch spring Throw-out bearing per chance cluth itself... For an extra, in rare cases the, fulcrum to the throw out bearing...
• Re: transmission? - whiring sound w/clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 13:00:00 EDT
  ...Or better yet, do it yourself! Clutch Plate, Pressure Plate, Flywheel Resurfacing, Pilot bushing, Throw out Bearing. What am I forgetting? Maybe rebuilding the...
• Re: Clutch Slave/Shudder
  Historical mailing list - George Becker
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 07:26:39 -0700
  ...is that clutch shudder is frequently caused by a worn throw-out bearing yoke. The yoke should have a "lobe" configuration and after 100...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:13:30 -0800
  ...cylinder still > push on the lever/throw out bearing. > > http://www.benplace.com/clutch/clutch_release_bearing22.bjpg.jpg > > That said, the clutch is...
• Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:54:29 -0500
  ...I also used this on other end and between throw out bearing and throw out bearing tube. On my last pilot bearing (new part...
• Re: LUK Clutch KIt
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:18:44 EST
  ...These kits include the disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 http://www.vanagain...
• Re: Dual Mass Flywheels and I5 dimensions needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Cunningham
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:16:39 -0400
  ...What is the distance form the block to the "flat" area where you would push on the clutch fingers with the throw out bearing?
• Re: sudden clutch failures
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Wed, 17 May 2006 10:15:05 -0400
  ...If not replaced, it will lead to rapid bearing wear because the throw out bearing will not fully disengage. This will cause high temperatures...
• Clutch super set
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:12:45 -0700
  ...It has a 3151 193 041 Throw out bearing. Has a clutch plate (PN undecipherable) and centering fixture. You figure out what it goes...
• Alternator small bearing seat
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:26:55 +0100
  ...the small ball bearing was lose in the plastic sleeve and that sleeve would wear out the hole it was seated. As long as...
• Re: Question: ...releasing clutch and *CLUNK-INK noise occurs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 15:35:17 -0400 (EDT)
  I had a grinding noise while the clutch was disengaged, it turn out that the Throw out bearing (TOB) was gone. I had it...
• Re: transmission? - whiring sound w/clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 14:03:41 -0400
  ...wrote: > Clutch Plate, Pressure Plate, Flywheel Resurfacing, Pilot bushing, Throw out > Bearing. > What am I forgetting? A pint of DOT3 brake fluid. While you...
• Re: Things to do when replacing clutch
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 20:28:31 -0500
  ...Anything else I should do while I'm there, besides disc,, pressure plate and throw out bearing? Engine seal maybe? Thanks John Flaherty '84...
• Re: Clutch job
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 07:20:29 -0700
  ...The throw out bearing (Sachs) had one of its mounting springs broken. The input shaft looks OK, BTW. The clutch and pressure plate each...
• Re: transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:13:22 -0800
  There's a very common misconception, that any noise associated with the clutch pedal is 'throw out bearing.' Yes, if pushing the pedal done...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:28:06 -0500
  ...It seems to me that there is great potential for premature throw out bearing wear. Neil. On Dec 1, 2007 5:46 PM, AAG...
• 091 clutch release arm lever???
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 22:19:10 +0000
  Does anyone have a 091 clutch release arm lever --- the lever that fits on the shaft which operates the throw-out bearing -- for cables...
• Re: Intermittent noise from rear
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 02:45:25 -1000
  Sounds like it may be from the throw out bearing or the arm. Aloha, Ed > > Mike Miller wrote: > > > Volks, > > > > My '85 makes a noise...
• Re: Revs moving faster than I accelerate... is it my clutch?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:11:11 -0600
  ...A full set with a new throw out bearing and pinion bearing is the best to get. Cost is medium but the labor is...
• Re: question about bad sound when releasing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 17:50:15 -0500
  Hmm, could be the throw out bearing. Was it replaced when the clutch was serviced? On Monday, January 6, 2003, at 05:13 PM...