My bearing whirrrssssss and also whistles a tune sometimes. 5000 miles on
it. a piece of crap.
----- Original Message -----
From: <RPVanLuchene@lbl.gov>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 3:40 PM
Subject: TOB
> Does anyone know who is manufacturing the standard TO Bearing?
> I don't remember what brand or type that was installed on my car but I
> do know that it was Japanese. THe other components are the B&B p/p and
> the Sachs c/p. Someone brought up the sound of a sick TOB - to me it is
> more of a whining-whirring sound when the pedal is depressed. Mine
> hasn't started growling yet but am going to have it fixed before it
> does.
> Cheers,
> Ryan
> 6/71 Sapphire
> San Francisco
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> >Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 12:00:42 -0700 (PDT)
> >From: Timothy Holbrook <tjh173@yahoo.com>
> >Subject: Re: smooth ride, clutch stuff>
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> >The stock-grade throwout bearings have been complete junk for the past
> >few years. No matter how you press them onto the sleeves, they fall
> >apart in just a few thousand miles, if that. I went through 4 t/o
> >bearings in a few months during 1997, and finally put in one of the
> >heavy-duty bearings made for Toyota Land Cruiser. Haven't had a
> >problem since. TRF sells this bearing as part of their "magic clutch"
> >kit with Sachs components (probably the same part that your mechanic is
> >using). Several TR parts suppliers are selling this kit. I would
> >caution anyone who needs to replace a t/o bearing, don't use the
> >standard grade bearings. I have heard nothing but complaints, and had
> >several problems myself.
> >
> >Tim Holbrook
> >1971 TR6
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