rost
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| posted on 29/3/12 at 07:13 AM |
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Engine out
And found the problem:
It's a 190mm clutch on the 212mm face on the flywheel, so a bit sub-optimal  Didn't pay enough attention when I assembled it, guess my
supplier here in Holland didn't really think it through.
Also, the release bearing failed again! I must be doing something wrong. Are you using the standard T9 release bearing, or is there an uprated
one somewhere? I'ts a 4A-GE engine to a T9 gearbox btw.
Charlie don't surf!
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HowardB
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| posted on 29/3/12 at 08:24 AM |
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time to invest in an AP clutch,.. much better,...
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 29/3/12 at 08:31 AM |
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I've seen numerous standard clutches on normal road cars fail in the same way, so it's not necessarily due to your set up. Is the
friction plate a decent branded part (Valeo, Luk, Borg and Beck etc) or a cheaper part?
In what way did the release bearing fail? Are you using a Ford cover, or a Toyota part?
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rost
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| posted on 29/3/12 at 09:00 AM |
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It's a Luk plate. I'm not sure about the cover.
My previous bearing failed with a terrible rattle, but this one is even worse: I can jiggle the bearing part about 5mm while the bearing's
plastic center shaft stays put.
I've got a new Helix cover and plate, but I'm still unsure about the release bearing, don't want it to fail again.
Charlie don't surf!
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snapper
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| posted on 29/3/12 at 11:27 AM |
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Round fingers on the clutch cover uses flat release bearing, flat fingers on the cover uses a rounded at the edges bearing
Look at the real ease bearing for the clutch cover and compare with Ford release bearings.
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bi22le
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| posted on 29/3/12 at 11:43 AM |
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I have never dismatled that area of my car but I am sure on the spec sheet I got the previous owner to right up he stated that he fitted two release
bearings as there was space.
It is a 4age Blacktop to type 9.
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rost
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| posted on 29/3/12 at 11:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snapper
Round fingers on the clutch cover uses flat release bearing, flat fingers on the cover uses a rounded at the edges bearing
Look at the real ease bearing for the clutch cover and compare with Ford release bearings.
The OEM one does have a slightly beveled edge, the stock T9 one has a flat face. I can't really find one with a rounded edge, do you know of any
suppliers?
This is a std. 4AGE one:
Charlie don't surf!
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