Replace pilot bearing????

[94ss68c10]

ok so i have my trans and clutch out of the car for a clutch swap. My rear main is clean and looks fairly new, no leaks so i am gonna just leave it since its not leaking. My question is should i replace the pilot bearing? how hard is it to replace? I have one that came with my clutch kit from Competition Clutch. Car has 93k. Thanks

[Nocooler]

Levi, go to Autozone and rent a pilot bearing puller - should only take a few wacks to get it out. Tap the new one in. Did it come with a bearing or bushing?

[WMCCjames]

Absolutely replace since you are there already.

[94ss68c10]

its actually a bushing. Also my next question is, does someone have part numbers for the flywheel and flexplate bolts? if you do can you PM them to me please. Thanks guys.

[94ss68c10]

Nevermind i bought these. can i re-use the pressure plate bolts?
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...200-2807&dds=1

[Nocooler]

ARP makes pressure plate bolts too - call up summit and have them add them to your order.

[Fbomb]

Use an air drill with a small bit and drill a few holes around the old bearing to relieve some pressure. Then you're going to have to grind out part of the center to get the puller to fit.

[blacklt1firebird]

when i did the clutch on my v6 i just packed the back of the crank with grease and it pushed the pilot bearing out...

[94ss68c10]

ARP makes pressure plate bolts too - call up summit and have them add them to your order.

did i see you on M46 at the intersection by the ford dealership on thursday evening????

Use an air drill with a small bit and drill a few holes around the old bearing to relieve some pressure. Then you're going to have to grind out part of the center to get the puller to fit.

sounds like a pain in the ass. thanks tho!!

[Nocooler]

did i see you on M46 at the intersection by the ford dealership on thursday evening????


sounds like a pain in the ass. thanks tho!!

I might have been there - my car wasn't though, still waiting on the trans....

[94ss68c10]

I might have been there - my car wasn't though, still waiting on the trans....

i seen a forumla same color as yours at the light, thought it might have been you.

[1bad83ta]

when i did the clutch on my v6 i just packed the back of the crank with grease and it pushed the pilot bearing out...

This can also push your water plug in. Not a good idea.

[94ss68c10]

I have another question also, i bought brand new GM master and slave hydraulics but the ones on the car look almost new and work perfect so i dont really wanna replace them if they are fine. I also need some extra cash right now.

[Nocooler]

The LT hydraulics aren't as fickle as the LS stuff. Try it if it works - return the new stuff, if not replace it.

[94ss68c10]

The LT hydraulics aren't as fickle as the LS stuff. Try it if it works - return the new stuff, if not replace it.

yeah thats what i was thinking also. I'll probably sell it for a little bit cheaper than i bought them since i bought it over the winter.