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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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hey i have a 2000 with 64k on it and the front end grinds between idle and 1400 rpms when i engange the clutch in first. the weird thing is it only does it in first gear. is that the clutch or flywheel or is it not even the trans? plaese help need some info before i take it in to the dealer. thanks
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Without hearing more, Im gonna bet a $20 that its the pilot bearing.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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do you have any idea how mucht hat will run for the pilot bearing
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by blaplant
hey i have a 2000 with 64k on it and the front end grinds between idle and 1400 rpms when i engange the clutch in first. the weird thing is it only does it in first gear. is that the clutch or flywheel or is it not even the trans? plaese help need some info before i take it in to the dealer. thanks
Well the trans is in the back (clutch up front), so if it were your tranny the sound you hear would be mostly behind you.

Also removing the clutch is usually $600+ depending on the shop. I'm having a new clutch installed for $850 (Labor only) And to replace the pilot bearing with 64K on the clutch and not get a new clutch is madness. :-)

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