-----Original Message-----
From: Bryce Milton <Bryce@Milton.com>
To: Graham Stretch <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Cc: Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, August 13, 2000 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: TR6 Clutch job
>Would I also need a
>release bearing ($45)?
Yes. You should replace the release bearing (called "throw-out bearing" by
most USA mechanics) whenever you replace a clutch.
>I
>only hear noise when the clutch is depressed (gear selected or not), but it
>engages firmly without obvious slippage when the clutch is out. A quiet
>whirring can also be heard when the car is neutral and the clutch is out
>with the engine idling, the nastiest sounds are be heard when the clutch is
>in.
This sounds to me like the release bearing is your problem. If you change
it, you may as well put in a new clutch at the same time, as the replacement
of these parts is not difficult, getting to them is difficult. You want to
do the whole job at once so that you don't have to take the car apart again
soon.
>I put it on jack stands and took a look today and was wondering how
>tough it is to get the bell housing unbolted (hard to get at the top
>bolts?). After I get those loose, how to proceed?
You should have removed the drive-shaft (propeller shaft in British) first.
The entire transmission, bell-housing and all, must be removed. I will
leave it to TR6 gurus to give you step-by-step hints. The basic procedure
will be explained in your shop manual.
Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Chev Suburban
LOON, MAC pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/
"If I can do it, it's not art" - Red Green
>-Bryce
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
>To: "Bryce Milton" <Bryce@Milton.com>
>Cc: "Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 4:07 PM
>Subject: Re: TR6 Clutch job
>
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