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> Throw-out bearing grease, Too cheap to buy a new one
KenH
post Mar 31 2004, 06:46 PM
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Anybody know what kind of grease is used in the 901 throw-out bearing??

It is some sort of heavy waxy grease.

Ken
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dmenche914
post Apr 1 2004, 01:52 AM
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i regreased a dry one, was not fails, just on verge of failing. If the bearings are pitted, or race scored, it won't last long. If it is just getting dry, you might be ok for many more miles.

I cleaned mine in solvent, and used compressed air also. Then i used a high temp bearing grease and put the bearing in a plastic bag, with the grease, and worked it in (bag kept the grease on the bearing, and off my hands)

Bearing continued to work fine after that, so if you are on the cheap it might help. But if it fails, you got to pull the tranny and start again. Also if you fail to remove excess grease, or use a grease that runs out when hot, you will destroy a expensive clutch.

If is a chance, could be very economical, or it could cost you more in both parts and labor, so carefully wiegh the option aginst the potential down side.

best of luck

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