Kevin in Atlanta

Over the past 6 months my 87 has developed a groan on the release of the clutch in reverse or first and occasionally into 2nd. It coincided with it being more difficult getting it into one of those gears. With the car off it shifts easily into any gear. From my research it sounds like the throw out bearing is giving up the ghost.

Am I going in the right direction?

Kevin in Atlanta

Groan when I release the clutch in first or reverse. Now difficult to get into gear with car running - no difficulty with the engine off.

I am going to assume the TOB on my 87 needs to be replaced.

What do I need?
I think the clutch material is fine. I'll inspect once I drop the clutch pack.
TOB and pilot bearings available for the 87 or do I need to upgrade to a GTS release arm.

I read that the 87 clutch release arm can be modified to accept the GTS TOB.

Also, I can press the bearing out of the TOB and press it into the 87.

Any preference? I have access to a 12 ton press.

Thanks.

Kevin in Atlanta

I also read the Sean altered the S4 release arm to accommodate the GTS TOB. Has anybody donr that?

mark kibort

from a stop, easy to get in gear? it might be int plate adjstment.

the grown should be a bearing noise, and then it might be the TO bearing. its always spinnig, but under a side load with the clutch pedal depressed.

Randy V

TOB

That's a new one to me.

I imagine it's Throw Out Bearing?

FBIII

If its not making noise I'd think it's your clutch hydraulics.

Kevin in Atlanta

Yes it is - good imagination.

Randy V

Thanks.

Good thread merge.