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Originally Posted by Cal3000
I really have no choice as I don't have any other modes of transportation during the week. I just ordered a new clutch today and wont be getting it until Wednesday. From my research, it seems to be the pilot bearing which isn't as dangerous as a failing throw out bearing which can damage the transmission.
From what I see with my car, there is no noise after the car launches. Only at idle and launch. So the bearing doesn't seem to be in use when cursing. The release bearing(throw out) is constantly spinning when the clutch is engaged.
The Pilot bearing (seated in between the flywheel) connects to the input shaft. The main purpose is to guide the input shaft. So, when I start the car, input shaft has no rotation, pilot bearing begins spinning, then the pilot bearing is in use. When the clutch is engage, the pilot bearing is not in use, so no sound.
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Throw out bearing or thrust bearing is only in use when clutch pedal is depessed its the one that presses on pressure plate fingers to disengage clutch. when clutch pedal is released and your moving in gear it aint used.
see link below, unless we are getting our terminology all messed up due different countries
http://www.ehow.com/about_5456365_throwout-bearing.html