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jimk04 · 04-13-2015, 10:31 AM

Im taking the trans off the car next week primarily for a clutch job.

I have decided on using a simple SKF/NSK bearing as one has been in there for 100k miles so far no problem, and the main reason is that the engine will be removed also in about a year to swap in another engine I am building.....so I dont want to spend a fortune on a mega bearing upgrade for this engine for a short time.

My questions are....

. should I get standard clearance bearing or a C3?

Assuming I cant get any oil into the IMS, should I leave both rubber seals in situ on the bearing....maybe remove one seal and repack with grease before refitting both seals??

Thanks

04-13-2015, 10:31 AM	#1
jimk04 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: uk, notts Posts: 141	fitting an off the shelf SKF bearing for IMS Im taking the trans off the car next week primarily for a clutch job. I have decided on using a simple SKF/NSK bearing as one has been in there for 100k miles so far no problem, and the main reason is that the engine will be removed also in about a year to swap in another engine I am building.....so I dont want to spend a fortune on a mega bearing upgrade for this engine for a short time. My questions are.... . should I get standard clearance bearing or a C3? Assuming I cant get any oil into the IMS, should I leave both rubber seals in situ on the bearing....maybe remove one seal and repack with grease before refitting both seals?? Thanks