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Dudes,

I've just had my clutch replaced (well, not quite finished yet) and the mechanic tells me that i didn't have a spigot bearing. I should have (i paid for it to be replaced last year when i had the clutch replaced then).

Where can a spigot bearing go to ? Is it possible for it to get lost ? Can a cheap spigot bearing fragment into nothing in the space of a year ?

Im confused.....

Sounds like there wasn't one in there - they do little work and have nowhere to go!

Strange!

The van went well (ie the clutch worked) for 9 months without a spigot bearing!

Anyhow, its not working now - the place where the spigot bearing should go has been worn badly so it's prooving hard to fit a new one.

Thanks Diamond.

Ringo

When my spigot bearing went all that was left was a grey dust and the remains of the outer track.

Don't forget to make sure your spigot shaft is not badly grooved (as can happen when bearing fails).

When you say it is difficult to fit a new bearing, are you sure ALL the old bearing is removed? the thin casing remains of the outer track may still be in situ, thus fouling up the hole for the new bearing to go into.

If the crankshaft hole is badly worn, the only answer would be to fit a new/replacement crankshaft, or possibly have a sleeve made up.

Tex R

Clean it out as best you can (shape a chisel up on a bench grindstone if necessary), as Tex says, the casing or parts of it might still be there, welded to the inside of the flywheel bore. Measure the bore and measure the bearing housing, they should not differ by more than few thou. Deburr any wounds...

If the bore is somewhat sloppy after repair you might be able to get away with using loctite bearing fit. Degrease surfaces throughly before using.
Don't forget to clean and very lightly lube the splines with Moly grease and degrease the flywheel face

I think HarryMann meant crankshaft bore.

He did i ndeed

Thanks for the advice guys - you were only right.

Looks like the remains of the old one was stuck in good and proper - buts it out now and all is well. Phew!

Thanks again

Ringo