thrust bearing noise...

**Alexplicit** · 24-06-2010 01:50 PM

hi everyone ... ive got a noise 98 percent sure its the thrust bearing as in goes away when foot on or off clutch.

now i have an excellent clutch in it super duper bity and feels amazing. bit like a push button or brass button... just wondering do i have to find a thrust bearing to suit the clutch or does it not matter ?? and any idea where i oculd find a thrust bearing

**sw1fty** · 27-06-2010 10:23 AM

if its the thrust bearing it should only happen when the clutch is pushed in
if it happens while the clutch is not pushed in, it may be something else i.e gearbox or could be flywheel bearing
i got my thrust bearing from ebay. cant remember the seller's name though sorry
hope this helps!

**RandyRhydah** · 27-06-2010 11:18 AM

yeah not clutch release bearing (can we confirm thats the throwout bearing , thrust bearing, heard so many people call it different things) if it goes away when you push the clutch in, i made this mistake.. i think its the shaft bearing after a bit of research. hope it doesnt get worse by the time i have to take the gearbox out again though.. such a pain in the ass job

**fatboyz39** · 27-06-2010 01:06 PM

Could also be Input Shaft bearing inside the gearbox (common to fail for honda gearbox.)

**ewendc2r** · 27-06-2010 02:11 PM

the amount of play in the input shaft bearing in my gearbox when i pulled it apart was amazing .. but no noise. Replaced them all the same.

If you are going to the trouble of pulling the gearbox out, consider replacing the synchros/bearings/seals ... It'll save you money in the long run with less wear on hard parts such as hub / gear etc ..

**Alexplicit** · 27-06-2010 09:42 PM

noise vanishes when clutch is pushed in .. its the thrust bearing.

only thing i wanted to know is if i need a thurst/throw out bearing needs to suit the clutch or is it a generic part

**Limbo** · 27-06-2010 11:17 PM

u can get generic ones. Its a dc2r?
Mekong spares sells them for $45, as do most clutch places, i ended up getting a Koyo one, cos i didn't trust the Korean, and prefer the Jap stuff.
All the exedy come with one of the generic brands (nadachi, koyo etc..), even exedy don't seem to make the thrust bearing.
I just replaced my clutch and the clutch kit didn't come with one

**Alexplicit** · 28-06-2010 05:20 AM

yes its a JDM ITR

who did you get yours through?

**sw1fty** · 28-06-2010 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Alexplicit

noise vanishes when clutch is pushed in .. its the thrust bearing.

only thing i wanted to know is if i need a thurst/throw out bearing needs to suit the clutch or is it a generic part

this isn't right!
if its the thrust bearing then the noise will only occur when the clutch IS PUSHED IN.

i would guess that its the gearbox not the thrust bearing.
although if you are taking the box out it might be worth replacing the thrust bearing anyway while you're at it

**Alexplicit** · 29-06-2010 05:31 AM

yeah thats the one i meant :P... its the thrust bearing ok lol

**Nepolian** · 29-06-2010 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by fatboyz39

Could also be Input Shaft bearing inside the gearbox (common to fail for honda gearbox.)

Originally Posted by ewendc2r

the amount of play in the input shaft bearing in my gearbox when i pulled it apart was amazing .. but no noise. Replaced them all the same.

If you are going to the trouble of pulling the gearbox out, consider replacing the synchros/bearings/seals ... It'll save you money in the long run with less wear on hard parts such as hub / gear etc ..

Originally Posted by Alexplicit

noise vanishes when clutch is pushed in .. its the thrust bearing.

only thing i wanted to know is if i need a thurst/throw out bearing needs to suit the clutch or is it a generic part

Originally Posted by Limbo

u can get generic ones. Its a dc2r?
Mekong spares sells them for $45, as do most clutch places, i ended up getting a Koyo one, cos i didn't trust the Korean, and prefer the Jap stuff.
All the exedy come with one of the generic brands (nadachi, koyo etc..), even exedy don't seem to make the thrust bearing.
I just replaced my clutch and the clutch kit didn't come with one

^^ Listen to these guys......forget the technical terminology for release/throwout/thrust bearing!

It seems like it is most likely to be the shaft bearing. If you were to replace that bearing you'd have to remove the g/box as said, therefore for the sake of $50 or so, replace the throwout anyway, even the clutch if it is wearing. Especially if you are paying someone labour to do it.