Big Clunking

[kyle0k]

ok well i have a 1988 mazda mx-6 and all of a sudden today a probelm occured. when u start the car,everythings fine ,but as soon as u let go of the clutch theres a really load grinding noise. and also same thing when driving in gear.

my dad said that its the cltuch ball bearing that broke. Well i wanted to know what u guys think. and if it is how much would it cost,lik what do i need to buy,i will do all the labor.

also does anyone know any links for how to take apart all that to fix it......


thanks!

 

[kyle0k]

From reading on howstuffworks.com they say a commonproblem is this:

"Another problem sometimes associated with clutches is a worn throwout bearing. This problem is often characterized by a rumbling noise whenever the clutch engages."

this sorta sounds like my problem...how do i go about "fixing" this?

 

[JDM Sam]

Pull the transmission out remove the bearing at the clutch release fork, replace and install in reverse of removal.

 

[kyle0k]

anyone know any other possibilities that it might be? i dont want to spend 10 hours taking out the tranny and putting it back with a new throwout bearing just for the problem to still be there....

 

[kyle0k]

so no one here knows anything?!?!?!?!