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Subject:Re: I am going to replace my pilot bearing - what else?
From:EMZ
Date:Tue, 19 Jan 1999 12:25:17 -0500

On Tue, 19 Jan 1999, 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?
>
> Are there any Syncro specific issues in addition to the drive
> shaft and rock guards?
>
      Yes the clutch disc itself. Under extend conditions the
G-forces will rip the disc to pieces, unless you use the
special Syncro clutch disc.  Happened to me!
                          Eric