On Mon, 5 Nov 2007, im sloane wrote:
>> BTW while on the subject of cold starts, the worst thing you can do to your
>> motor (well maybe not the worst, worst) is cold start with the clutch in. >
> Get in the habit of putting the thing in neutral EVERY time you start the car.
>
> David,
> Please elaborate. I'm not disagreeing, just curious.
This is a reference to the supposed weak link of the TR6 thrust bearings.
I guess the theory is that they wear prematurely if you push the clutch in
while you crank the engine.
However, if you use a quality lubricant, and if your oil pump is up to
snuff, the thrush washers should be able to take the force of the clutch
while you start up the engine.
The cause for thrust washer failure is usually improper installation (the
washers are installed backwards), the motor oil maintenence is poor (long
intervals between changes or the wrong oil) and over-revving the engine.
But some folk sseem to think that adding stress to the bearings by pushing
in the clutch will reduce t/w bearing lifespan. My personal feeling is
that the possibility is over-stated.
> Sloane :)
> 69-Six
regards,
rml
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