1800: - Clutch Release Bearing - Page 2

tdz840 · Aug 15th, 2013, 18:58

I think the options are as follows

1. If the clutch is working fine leave it, if it fails deal with it (issues you will always be doing trips with that nagging feeling you may not actually arrive)

2. Buy a thrust bearing for a Sachs, find out its a Borg and Beck clutch( or Vikky Verka)
Chances are it will be wrong and you need the other type and you will have clutch problems.

3. Buy the two different TB and pass onto the garage- confident they will fit the right one....

4. Buy a four piece clutch have it fitted in confidence and all rotating assemblies work together

Personally it would be option 4 for me with option 1 a possible if funds are tight and an understanding missus accepts being stuck on a back road in the middle of the night!

Ron Kwas · May 5th, 2016, 20:05

Forum;

I found this (older) thread while I was looking for a picture I recall, comparing Release Bearing height differences between B&B and F&F Clutches...unfortunately...no picture in this thread..does anyone on this forum remember that picture...if so can they repost or post a link...I need to add this to my Clutch Notes...

Thanks

mocambique-amazone · May 5th, 2016, 21:22

Hi Ron, with a little help from Derek, as usual, here:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...&postcount=112

regards, Kay

Clan · May 5th, 2016, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsetse1986

Not an expensive part, but a right pain to change...

Your garage should have known better and at least asked you if you wanted a new thrust bearing at the time. I's all about informed consent nowadays.

That made me laugh :-)
It really is a piece of cake , my record was 55 mins to do a clutch change on a 122 S.. including lifting the box in and out on my own ..
Todays volvos take 6-8 hours minimum and sometimes into the next day as you have to dismantle the front end of the car , ...

classicswede · May 5th, 2016, 22:32

When doing a clutch there are 5 parts to replace

release bearing,
pressure plate
friction plate
pilot bearing (spigot)
Rear Crank seal

I always do all of that list as part of doing a clutch change

Ron Kwas · May 6th, 2016, 02:57

Kay; Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks, and a virtual Weissbier to you!

Clan; 55 minutes for a Clutch replacement! Compliments! I don't think I could beat that time!

Derek; If these are you pictures, I request permission to republish on the SW-EM site.

Cheers

Derek UK · May 6th, 2016, 21:42

Yes you can use my pictures Ron. Jim has some equally nice/nasty pics here
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=248379

May 5th, 2016, 22:32	#15
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	When doing a clutch there are 5 parts to replace release bearing, pressure plate friction plate pilot bearing (spigot) Rear Crank seal I always do all of that list as part of doing a clutch change __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Aug 15th, 2013, 18:58	#11
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	I think the options are as follows 1. If the clutch is working fine leave it, if it fails deal with it (issues you will always be doing trips with that nagging feeling you may not actually arrive) 2. Buy a thrust bearing for a Sachs, find out its a Borg and Beck clutch( or Vikky Verka) Chances are it will be wrong and you need the other type and you will have clutch problems. 3. Buy the two different TB and pass onto the garage- confident they will fit the right one.... 4. Buy a four piece clutch have it fitted in confidence and all rotating assemblies work together Personally it would be option 4 for me with option 1 a possible if funds are tight and an understanding missus accepts being stuck on a back road in the middle of the night!

May 5th, 2016, 20:05	#12
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 17:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Forum; I found this (older) thread while I was looking for a picture I recall, comparing Release Bearing height differences between B&B and F&F Clutches...unfortunately...no picture in this thread..does anyone on this forum remember that picture...if so can they repost or post a link...I need to add this to my Clutch Notes... Thanks

May 5th, 2016, 21:22	#13
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Hi Ron, with a little help from Derek, as usual, here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...&postcount=112 regards, Kay

May 6th, 2016, 02:57	#16
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 17:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Kay; Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks, and a virtual Weissbier to you! Clan; 55 minutes for a Clutch replacement! Compliments! I don't think I could beat that time! Derek; If these are you pictures, I request permission to republish on the SW-EM site. Cheers

May 6th, 2016, 21:42	#17
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:23 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Yes you can use my pictures Ron. Jim has some equally nice/nasty pics here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=248379

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