Loose ball bearings by flywheel?

[Tony Hoffman]

You are on the right track, the pilot bearing is actually made of
needle bearings, which are shaped much like a cylinder. So, they
wouldn't be round like that anyhow.

I'd agree with Bob on the dificulty scale, which is why I also agree
with him on what work to do "while you are in there".

BTW, you can get a rebuild kit for the slave cylinder, and do that yourself.

Tony

On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 3:32 PM,  <rbade12 at aol.com> wrote:
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>  First I doubt it's the pilot bearing, there is really no way those bearings could work loose and I believe they're tapered.
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> You may as well change the whole deal when you're in there, particularly if it's got some miles and you plan on keeping it. The whole deal would be clutch disc/pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing, rear main seal, clutch master cylinder, at a minimum those are what I'd change. You don't need a new flywheel unless yours is messed up [it will need to be resurfaced at a machine shop]. I replaced my clutch, etc. this summer, if you'd like a list of parts I replaced let me know [I replaced many seals, shifter parts, etc.]
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> It's a tough job, 7-9 on the 10 scale. Lots of stuff to take down, driveshaft, half-shafts, etc. This is a heavy tranny, you'll need another set of hands at times and really good floor jack.
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> Do you live in the Milwaukee, Wi. area?
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> From: Mike <xthejuicex at gmail.com>
> To: Claus Vegener <vegener at post7.tele.dk>
> Cc: 200q20v at audifans.com
> Sent: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 1:15 pm
> Subject: Re: Loose ball bearings by flywheel?
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> Thanks for all the ideas. Does this mean that I will need a new clutch or
> flywheel? Also, how hard is that to change by yourself as I can't afford to
> take it to a dealer.
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> -Mike
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> On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 1:28 PM, Claus Vegener <vegener at post7.tele.dk>wrote:
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>> I think it is the clutch trust bearing.
>> Claus
>> 200 20V Avant 90
>> Urq 83, 549 Hp
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>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike" <xthejuicex at gmail.com>
>> To: <200q20v at audifans.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:43 PM
>> Subject: Loose ball bearings by flywheel?
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>>  Hey everyone. I was checking out to see if the cps pin on my flywheel was
>>> broken and when I pulled out the starter to look through the hole at the
>>> flywheel, these small metal balls came out. They had grease on them and
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>>> I poked around inside i could see and feel some small sharp pieces of
>>> metal.
>>> Did some bearing explode or something? Here is a pic of the balls and are
>>> next to a lighter for reference. http://i38.tinypic.com/2yum6md.jpg . BTW
>>> the car won't start but would crank over and get fuel.
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>>> Thanks
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>>> Mike
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