Pilot Bearing

[Michael Gough]

REPLACE THE PILOT BEARING! In one of my Quantum Syncros, the pilot bearing
broke, and locked the input shaft to the crank. This made the clutch
completely worthless. Since pushing in the clutch didn't do anything, it had
to be started in gear and driven home in first since it is so terribly
difficult to shift without the clutch.
Save yourself the trouble now, and replace it.
Mike

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>From: "Swann, Benjamin R.  (BSWANN)" <BSWANN at arinc.com>
>To: "'quattro at audifans.com'" <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: Pilot Bearing
>Date: Wed, Aug 15, 2001, 7:07 AM
>

>
> I was going to replace the pilot bearing during the NG rebuild, but it
> requires a special tool according to Bently.  I may be able to get a hold of
> the tool, but I am wondering if I should  replace it.
>
> The bearing looks,  feels ok.  What is the likelihood of a used pilot
> bearing failing.  The motor AFAIK had under 100Kmi before rebuild.
>
> Should I take the trouble to track down the tool and replace, or is this
> overkill.
>
> TIA for advice.
>
> Ben
> http://www.homestead.com/Ben_Swann/myaudi.html