Author Topic: release bearing no grease (Read 3822 times)

Methanolab · « **on:** August 16, 2008, 10:02:06 pm »

I hate to post this but in a dislexic stupor I switched the instructions for my release bearing. I put moly grease on the guide sleeve (the old one was greasy) and did not put any on the release bearing. Then I bolted the motor up. Then I realized it. Anybody know what is going to happen?
Also the clutch in the clutch kit I got was larger than the original. It fit the flywheel (inside the circular groove) and bolted up okay but ETKA only specifies the 190mm for the CY motor. I figured the pressure plate would fit the clutch and would work okay. Should I expect a problem? Thanks

gigaz2 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2008, 03:12:01 am »

you should be ok with the bigger clutch as the JR block uses 200mm with the same flywheel.

I did that same mistake on my Clio, and it makes a irritating noise when in gear, and its getting worse

if you have the engine off the car, I would advise you to redo that job.

Methanolab · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2008, 09:14:45 pm »

I pulled it apart and fixed it. It was installed in the car but I figured it was worth it. The confusing thing is in the Bently, in two places it says do not grease the guide sleeve and in one place it says spray it with moly spray. Thanks

Methanolab · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2008, 07:40:29 pm »

The saga gets worse... The motor started up beautifully today. Then I shifted into gear and and nothing happened. Well it made some light grinding squealing noises but the car didn't go anywhere. I am afraid I put the clutch disk in backwards. I shouldn't have been working on it at 2am. it is tranny 013 mated to the 1.6TD. Or could that be the wrong clutch kit? Anybody ever put a clutch in backwards and know what happens?

Methanolab · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2008, 08:44:26 am »

okay I think I got it, I the axle was busted