| i recently pulled the transmission on the bn6 to fix an oil leak.  while 
checking it over i discovered the clutch release bearing was totally gone. 
another few miles and i would have been metal to metal.  i have no idea how 
this happened as the ring on the pressure plate was shiny and smooth.  since i 
have less than 1500 miles on the car and i do not ride the clutch it is a 
mystery.  i do not know where the bearing was made or where i bought it, but 
that is the first time i have seen something like this.  anyone have any 
guesses as to what happened and how to prevent it from happening again?   hjim
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