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booneSS13 · 01-25-2017, 08:00 PM

My car is squealing like crazy! I'm pretty sure it's the throwout bearing at least that's what it sounds like. It only has 32,xxx miles on it. I also have a spec stage 3+ clutch. Is this normal on these cars? And also does anyone sell just the throwout bearing by itself?

jonathanmoguel · 01-30-2017, 07:23 AM

skf bearings make them for the slave cylinder. its skf #445328

booneSS13 · 01-30-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathanmoguel

skf bearings make them for the slave cylinder. its skf #445328

Thanks a lot! I'm going to pull the transmission and hopefully the whole slave is not destroyed. I even used the billet bearing support from monster

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frankwjr · 01-30-2017, 04:37 PM

did you replace the pilot bearing?

booneSS13 · 01-30-2017, 04:46 PM

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did you replace the pilot bearing?

Nope I didn't replace it, probably should've. Now my clutch sticks (at idle I'm not driving it like that) and it's starting to smoke. Also sounds like some metal to metal grinding going on because the noise got worse

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booneSS13 · 01-30-2017, 05:24 PM

Actually the throwout bearing doesn't look bad, unless I'm missing something. This picture is from the vent on the transmission.

Does a bad pilot bearing cause these symptoms?

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booneSS13 · 02-05-2017, 03:18 PM

Anyone have a pilot bearing fail?

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69 SS 350 5 Speed · 02-05-2017, 05:18 PM

I have never had a pilot bearing fail in any car. As for you throwout bearing, the outside appearance does not mean a thing. When you are not pushing the clutch in, the bearing should not be in contact with the pressure plate. If it remains in contact, it will burn the bearing up. From the pictures, I can not tell if the bearing is in contact with the pressure plate or not. The bearing is not meant to continue spinning with the clutch engaged, only when you push the pedal down and disengage the clutch.

booneSS13 · 02-05-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 SS 350 5 Speed

I have never had a pilot bearing fail in any car. As for you throwout bearing, the outside appearance does not mean a thing. When you are not pushing the clutch in, the bearing should not be in contact with the pressure plate. If it remains in contact, it will burn the bearing up. From the pictures, I can not tell if the bearing is in contact with the pressure plate or not. The bearing is not meant to continue spinning with the clutch engaged, only when you push the pedal down and disengage the clutch.

Do you have any idea why mine is touching while the pedal is not pressed in? Would that mean my slave has failed? Just getting an idea on what parts I'm going to order before I pull this trans

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1Coopgt · 02-05-2017, 07:57 PM

Hope your not driving the car while you are trying to figure out whats going on.

I had a Throwout bearing go in one of my cars and the bearing seized onto the input shaft of the tranny and snapped the input shaft off. It was a very expensive fix.

booneSS13 · 02-06-2017, 05:43 PM

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Hope your not driving the car while you are trying to figure out whats going on.

I had a Throwout bearing go in one of my cars and the bearing seized onto the input shaft of the tranny and snapped the input shaft off. It was a very expensive fix.

No I'm not driving it, I was just paying attention to it at idle. I'm glad you told me that though, I'll definitely make sure to keep it parked. I actually just got started with pulling the trans today. I'm praying it's just a simple swap of the throwout bearing and that's it.

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booneSS13 · 02-11-2017, 07:02 PM

Anyone know how many Bellhousing to engine bolts there are. I'm trying to get the transmission off to diagnose this and it's stuck. Missed a bolt maybe? 1in gap at the bottom but can't get the rest even with a pry bar.

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booneSS13 · 02-11-2017, 08:10 PM

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At least my bullet support bearing survived lol

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frankwjr · 02-11-2017, 10:51 PM

WAS it the last bolt up top holding things up? Now that your this far, gonna do the pilot now? I guess the slave was not replaced when the clutch was upgraded? Hopefully all the measurements are on, why did the slave wear this bad? Drag race a lot? Hold the clutch to long? Or is bearing riding on the release fingers(I think there is a minimum clearance)..which gets slightly bigger as the clutch wears...

Hope you get it sorted and back on the road ASAP!

01-25-2017, 08:00 PM	#1
booneSS13 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 718	Anyone have a Throwout Bearing fail?.... Well mine did (PICS) My car is squealing like crazy! I'm pretty sure it's the throwout bearing at least that's what it sounds like. It only has 32,xxx miles on it. I also have a spec stage 3+ clutch. Is this normal on these cars? And also does anyone sell just the throwout bearing by itself? __________________ *Romans 5:8* But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Fastlane Cold Air Intake, NPP cat back exhaust, Stainless Works LT Headers, 2r max camshaft, Stage 3 Ported Heads (Manley Stainless steel values, titanium retainers, dual valve springs, bronze guides), Wiseco Forged Pistons, K1 Forged Rods, Clevite Bearings, Factory Crankshaft, Comp Cams rocker arm trunion kit, Morel 5315 lifters, JP performance single billet timing chain, Melling oil pump, Spec stage 3+ clutch and flywheel, BMR trailing arms, Nitto 555r 305/35/20. Last edited by booneSS13; 02-11-2017 at 08:12 PM.

01-30-2017, 07:23 AM	#2
jonathanmoguel MM.CC Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wilmington/Lomita, CA Posts: 281 View My Garage	skf bearings make them for the slave cylinder. its skf #445328 __________________ 2010 camaro ss: Volant cold air intake, BBK Shorty Headers, JBA offroad midpipes, Diablosport tuned (custom tune), SLP II loudmouth axleback, ZL1 Short shifter, nitrous outlet wet "100 shot"

01-30-2017, 05:24 PM	#6
booneSS13 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 718	Actually the throwout bearing doesn't look bad, unless I'm missing something. This picture is from the vent on the transmission. Does a bad pilot bearing cause these symptoms? Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk __________________ *Romans 5:8* But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Fastlane Cold Air Intake, NPP cat back exhaust, Stainless Works LT Headers, 2r max camshaft, Stage 3 Ported Heads (Manley Stainless steel values, titanium retainers, dual valve springs, bronze guides), Wiseco Forged Pistons, K1 Forged Rods, Clevite Bearings, Factory Crankshaft, Comp Cams rocker arm trunion kit, Morel 5315 lifters, JP performance single billet timing chain, Melling oil pump, Spec stage 3+ clutch and flywheel, BMR trailing arms, Nitto 555r 305/35/20.

02-05-2017, 03:18 PM	#7
booneSS13 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 718	Anyone have a pilot bearing fail? Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk __________________ *Romans 5:8* But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Fastlane Cold Air Intake, NPP cat back exhaust, Stainless Works LT Headers, 2r max camshaft, Stage 3 Ported Heads (Manley Stainless steel values, titanium retainers, dual valve springs, bronze guides), Wiseco Forged Pistons, K1 Forged Rods, Clevite Bearings, Factory Crankshaft, Comp Cams rocker arm trunion kit, Morel 5315 lifters, JP performance single billet timing chain, Melling oil pump, Spec stage 3+ clutch and flywheel, BMR trailing arms, Nitto 555r 305/35/20.

02-05-2017, 05:18 PM	#8
69 SS 350 5 Speed Drives: 69 SS Camaro 2019 Corvette GS Vert. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 172	I have never had a pilot bearing fail in any car. As for you throwout bearing, the outside appearance does not mean a thing. When you are not pushing the clutch in, the bearing should not be in contact with the pressure plate. If it remains in contact, it will burn the bearing up. From the pictures, I can not tell if the bearing is in contact with the pressure plate or not. The bearing is not meant to continue spinning with the clutch engaged, only when you push the pedal down and disengage the clutch. __________________ There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!!

01-30-2017, 04:37 PM	#4
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	did you replace the pilot bearing? __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

02-05-2017, 07:57 PM	#10
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	Hope your not driving the car while you are trying to figure out whats going on. I had a Throwout bearing go in one of my cars and the bearing seized onto the input shaft of the tranny and snapped the input shaft off. It was a very expensive fix. __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

02-11-2017, 07:02 PM	#12
booneSS13 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 718	Anyone know how many Bellhousing to engine bolts there are. I'm trying to get the transmission off to diagnose this and it's stuck. Missed a bolt maybe? 1in gap at the bottom but can't get the rest even with a pry bar. Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk __________________ *Romans 5:8* But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Fastlane Cold Air Intake, NPP cat back exhaust, Stainless Works LT Headers, 2r max camshaft, Stage 3 Ported Heads (Manley Stainless steel values, titanium retainers, dual valve springs, bronze guides), Wiseco Forged Pistons, K1 Forged Rods, Clevite Bearings, Factory Crankshaft, Comp Cams rocker arm trunion kit, Morel 5315 lifters, JP performance single billet timing chain, Melling oil pump, Spec stage 3+ clutch and flywheel, BMR trailing arms, Nitto 555r 305/35/20.

02-11-2017, 08:10 PM	#13
booneSS13 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 718	At least my bullet support bearing survived lol Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk __________________ *Romans 5:8* But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Fastlane Cold Air Intake, NPP cat back exhaust, Stainless Works LT Headers, 2r max camshaft, Stage 3 Ported Heads (Manley Stainless steel values, titanium retainers, dual valve springs, bronze guides), Wiseco Forged Pistons, K1 Forged Rods, Clevite Bearings, Factory Crankshaft, Comp Cams rocker arm trunion kit, Morel 5315 lifters, JP performance single billet timing chain, Melling oil pump, Spec stage 3+ clutch and flywheel, BMR trailing arms, Nitto 555r 305/35/20.

02-11-2017, 10:51 PM	#14
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	WAS it the last bolt up top holding things up? Now that your this far, gonna do the pilot now? I guess the slave was not replaced when the clutch was upgraded? Hopefully all the measurements are on, why did the slave wear this bad? Drag race a lot? Hold the clutch to long? Or is bearing riding on the release fingers(I think there is a minimum clearance)..which gets slightly bigger as the clutch wears... Hope you get it sorted and back on the road ASAP! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...