thrust bearing gone

big damo · Post by **big damo** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:27 pm

Its a sad day for me as my thrust bearing has gone and left me in the middle of southampton with no drive

car is home now but im not sure what needs replacing, do I need a new clutch and gear box?

if I do has anybody got any parts for sale, budget is tight as its xmas really hope someone can help.

Post by **Gayno** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:30 pm

How do you know it's the thrust bearing?

If that is all it is, then a new clutch kit will see you on your way. Gearbox should be fine.

big damo · Post by **big damo** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:39 pm

Got a mate to have a look and he said hes 90% sure its the thurst bearing, what is the best clutch kit to get?

prelude91 · Post by **prelude91** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:08 pm

try preludemanh22, he may help as he has one breaking at the mo. he may have good clutch, or advise on suitable replacement, for what its worth

mills · Post by **mills** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 5:04 pm

I've got a decent clutch off a type S bud if you need it. Clutch and pressure plate look inreally good nick

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:36 pm

If I've remembered correctly what I've read on here recently... The ATR clutch kit tends to be cheapest option?

By thrust bearing though, do you mean the release bearing? What happened exactly to leave you with no drive, couldn't get it into gear without crunching/pedal just going to the floor?

EDIT: ignore atr clutch comment, this is for a 3rd gen not 4th/5th

big damo · Post by **big damo** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:18 pm

I was at the lights and went to pull away, it started to move then I lost drive and there was a horrable grinding noise that was very lound. I took it out of gear and tryed again, you can feel the car wanting to move then the grinding starts again.

The clutch pedal hasent moved and when its grinding you can put your foot on the clutch and it stops.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:59 pm

If it shuts up when you put your foot on the clutch, then it isn't the release bearing - that's when it would make the most noise!

Might be the pressure or friction plate breaking up, or its gearbox related I'd say.

big damo · Post by **big damo** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:08 pm

Oh rollocks

I surpose I will find out when I strip it down

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:26 pm

How many miles has the car done, out of interest? Have you have any signs of clutch slipping before this happened?