Barry Schwartz wrote:
>
> Jeff writes:
> > When in neutral and clutch pedal is up there is a "noise". Some might
> > call this a bad bearing if they heard it. When the clutch pedal is
> > depressed, the noise disappears. (ah, the sound of silence).
> < snip >
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> Jeff,
> Normally If it's a throw-out bearing the noise will be present when you
> DEPRESS the clutch. That's when this bearing is being used, and therefore
> will make noise when bad. When the clutch pedal is at rest, and everything
> is PROPERLY adjusted, this bearing does nothing but sit and wait till you
> press the pedal again. The noise you describe sounds like either the input
> shaft bearing or the counter shaft bearing (s) both of which will disappear
> when you depress the clutch because these stop spinning. Either one is
> reason to repair/replace, and fairly soon or other more sever (expensive)
> damage WILL , not may, result. It's just a matter of time-
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
>
Thats what I always thought, but my TR8 had the same noise and it
disappeared when the clutch was replaced.
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