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topbuzz
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clutch

Post by topbuzz »

hi all for around two days now if i put any preassure what so ever on the clutch pedal i get this squeal until i lift the pedal cars drives great gears are fine i'm suspecting release bearing ..anyone anyideas
stevewalsh
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Re: clutch

Post by stevewalsh »

Sounds just like mine did, release bearing, also damaged pressure plate springs as I continued to use it for a while.
topbuzz
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Re: clutch

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so its lookin like i need to put a clutch kit it in then ..
stevewalsh
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Re: clutch

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I would

Not a bad diy job, there is a'' How to'' In the Knowledge section
scoopeydiesel
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Re: clutch

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Release bearing. Did one last year and followed the guide in the base articles of this forum.
topbuzz
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Re: clutch

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i think its no screwed clutch up as hard to get in gear and wont go in reverse
flyin2wheeler
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Re: clutch

Post by flyin2wheeler »

word of advise...dont fit a borg n beck clutch.I did 6 months ago and its slipping now and looks like im gonna have to get original clutch
topbuzz
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Re: clutch

Post by topbuzz »

well true to your wors the clutch went release bearing shattered and took out clutch and fork plus sleave so had to get a clutch fitted..
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