[guest]

I'm going to be removing the clutch and flywheel from a 89 b6 to mat it to a b7 w/ 89 DX tranny. I'm going to replace the rear main seal. I was thinking I should replace the pilot bearing as well? What about the throw out bearing?

 

[kyle h.]

depends if they are in good shape or not, or if its a beat or not.

 

[rattmann316]

why not be safe and just replace it

 

[civic97]

why not be safe and just replace it

x2

 

[Chiovnidca]

I usually check em. If they spin smoothly with no noise and dont show any signs of leaking grease I reuse em.

 

[White Ice]

why not be safe and just replace it

X3

 

[guest]

anybody know how much it's going to set me back?

 

[The_Acid_Beaver]

Under $30, IIRC for the parts, maybe a few to press out the old pilot bearing and press in the new one if you don' thave the facilities to do it yourself.

 

[guest]

I figured I would just replace it myself?

 

[transzex]

tap out, tap in......if in doubt, replace it........

I've never replaced mine......240k miles

but a bad inputshaft bearing move the load out to the pilot bearing. I've never had a tranny bearing failure......yet......