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At what temperature of what part causes this failure? What activity is causing the heat to build up enough to melt the bearing support? Was the car modified and if so in what way?
Bottom line was the car being used as it was designed to be? (Yes GM designers know that Corvettes are going to get raced)
I am trying to determine the need for this part. Clearly the factory part is sufficient for typical driving but how much more?
Before anyone knocks GM engineers and "bean counters" remember that better is the worst enemy of good enough. If a cheaper part will do the job then it goes in. Just like a Rochester 4bbl carburetor.
Matt
We have seen these supports fail on anything from, heavily modified track cars to bone stock cars that are weekend cruisers.
The problem is not only heat, but when you combine heat with varied tolerances of a plastic bearing support. Also you add in the pressure that the bearing experiences, constantly riding on the pressure plate fingers, and actuating against the pressure plate spring.
It's a lot to ask of plastic.
Like you said "If a cheaper part will do the job then it goes in."
'However you do have to remove the entire drive-train from the clutch back to get to it.'
Oh my ...
Yes, this is why when asked about whether or not to get a new slave or a bearing support(In C6's/C7's). I always recommend changing everything in a Corvette, because it is such a undertaking just to get to the clutch.
Yes, this is why when asked about whether or not to get a new slave or a bearing support(In C6's/C7's). I always recommend changing everything in a Corvette, because it is such a undertaking just to get to the clutch.
I went to their web site to order but there cheapest shipping cost is $23. Outrageous! And to add insult to injury they are going to charge sales tax for out of state purchase.
Obviously it's being miscalculated on the website as well as there being an issue as tax should not be charged. Just give us a call on Monday and we will get you taken care of.
I went to their web site to order but there cheapest shipping cost is $23. Outrageous! And to add insult to injury they are going to charge sales tax for out of state purchase.
BJK
$27.47 is cheapest shipping for me Stopped me from buying one...
Just keep in mind that if the slave does fail it will often take the clutch with it, do to fluid contamination.
09-18-2015, 11:50 AM
Stopped me from buying one...
