Sorry get I didn't catch the throwout bearing I was skimming the pics and the writeup so I didn't catch EVERYTHING. but the site is definately looking good and will surely be a great asset to the forum.

 

Thats was my point , they dont.

 

im going to do a clutch on my 98 gst soon.the clutch im getting is supposed to come with the throwout bearing. but whats this guide bearing and rear main?is a rear main the seal between the trans and the block?wouldnt you have to replace it anyways?fill me in.

 

Don't worry about your main seal, unless its leaking which I highly doubt it since your car is so new. About the "guide bearing" There is no such thing, when you buy your clutch kit is comes with every thing you need, disk,pressure plate, throw out bearing, and alignment tool. You should be all set, good luck.

 

O.K. I didn't know there wasn't a pilot bearing I've never had to do a clutch in one of these. As for the rear main oil seal... I would do it while I'm in there for the simple fact that it's right there why not replace something that's getting old. Better to replaace it now than wait till it blows and then you have to take it all apart again to replace it. To clear up what the rear main oil seal IS it's the seal that goes in the block and keeps the oil from leaking out at the shaft that comes out of the engine to turn the transmission. Changing it when doing a clutch is merely my preference to do things to prevent having to repeat work later.

 

I'm not trying to start a argument, its just that fact that the rear mains are quite good on these motors, and its not common at all for them to go bad. Also if you have never put in a seal before and mess it up putting it in.........thats all I'm trying to say, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Yes a pilot bearings are more common in RWD cars, I hate the!

 

LOL I'm not trying to argue either I understand your point on it and I agree if they haven't done it before probably a bad idea. I didn't know that the pilot bearing was more prominent in RWDs though... Cars these days you never know WHAT has what until you take 'em apart . How much do you know about the Mitsu 2.6 turbos? (G54B I think it was or was it the G45B....) I'm looking at rebuilding one and hopefully built it up a bit at the same time. Looking to use my Conquest for drifting ... If you'd be able to help me with suggestions and info in rebuilding it I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

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