Throwout bearing question
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Nashville TN
yes, in our cars the throwout bearing lightly contacts the clutch at all times, thus spinning. It does not matter which gear it is in. When you push in the clutch the slave exerts force onto the TO bearing and dis-engaging the clutch.
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
Easiest way to check it is to open the inspection cover (bottom part of bell housing).
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2002
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From: La Porte IN
Thanks for the replies. Mine is, just making sure it was normal. I am troubleshooting a metal on metal grinding noise with the clutch in, making sure the throwout didn't self-destruct by constantly spinning. I guess I'll look at something else.
