LT1 Throwout Bearings Keep Breaking

Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:55 AM
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So I've put 3 throwout bearings in my car in the last 6 months and they all keep breaking. They all break the exact same way. They literally fall apart. I would post up pics of the first one I broke but photo bucket apparently has screwed everyone. Anyway, here's a video of the problem. Anyone have any recommendations?

 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 12:30 PM
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All the same manufacture? wow that thing looks like it got hot.
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 12:34 PM
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The first one I broke in 24 hours. It was the bearing that came with my clutch kit. The second bearing I broke was an Autozone bearing and it lasted about a month.
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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rock dosnt sell any for it... one they carry is out of stock. its a national bearing so could be same as you already used. ricks has acdelco ones for 60 bucks. still looks like plastic in the center. have you changed the pilot bearing
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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Yep, the pilot bushing, pressure plate, clutch disk, and throwout bearing were all brand new. Also, I checked for play on the input shaft and its nice and tight.
 
Old Jul 13, 2017 | 04:54 PM
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When I still owned my black one, the throw out bearing that came in my kit was a National and it's still going strong now.
 
Old Jul 13, 2017 | 04:59 PM
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I bit the bullet and bought a Center force LT4 throwout bearing. Supposed to be a lot more heavy duty compared to the standard LT1 "round hat" bearing. For $90 it better hold up..
 
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