I have had several off-List requests for the parts I used for my TR6
clutch replacement. Many suggested I put the information on the list and
judging by the volume of requests they are probably right. I was however
reluctant to post suppliers to the List as I don't know what the Lists
commercial conventions are. I would hate to see it being taken over by
advertisers (hence my initial desire to give the supplier names off-list to
the person specifically requesting it.)
Also, Sorry for the delay as I had to check with one of the suppliers to
clarify the part# on my invoice.
So with the disclaimer that I have no commercial interest in these
suppliers and I'm sure these parts could be picked up from many others on
comparable terms:
The release bearing is from an older model Toyota Landcruiser, is made by
KOYO and carries a number of RCT25S. It is a few dollars more but don't
economize here. Brian Schlorff (frequent contributor to the List) of Power
British (1242 E. Ridge Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (610) 270-0505)
was extremely helpful during an ongoing dialogue to diagnose the problems I
was having and then in supplying the correct Landcruiser bearing. He matched
it to a input cover snout and also supplied a new cross shaft and fork with
the upgraded bolt. The standard fork bolt is subject to breakage and anyone
tearing out their transmission should upgrade the fork to cross-shaft
attachment because it is so simple at the time (as is replacing the pilot
bushing). If you want you can do this yourself - but either way dont leave
without upgrading the bolt and making sure it enters both sides of the fork
where they meet) The input snout (this is what the release bearing slides in
and out on) wears with time and I would recommend replacing this as well.
By the way Brian cautioned me that there are some generic part #'s that are
interchangable for the Landcruiser bearing, but not interchangeable for the
TR6 application, so in this case to be safe I would either use him or make
real sure your supplier gives you the exact part specified above.
The pressure plate is from a Saab, I think, and is manufactured by Sachs.
It is Sachs part #SC436. I got it from Jamie at "Leigh Valley Foreign Car
Parts, Bethlehem, PA, 610-866-8065. Tell him its to use in a TR6. He's seen
enough of these requests that he'll get you the right one. I think there
were some interchangeability issues here also so make sure it says "Sachs".
After having shops put in 2 clutches in 3 years and having the bearings
seize and the clutch squeal, I finally did the job myself using these parts
and have had no problems since. The clutch is much smoother and lighter as
the bearing is more substantial than stock and you use the last hole on the
cross shaft arm for the slave pushrod instead of the middle hole.
Hope this helps those who wrote.
Jim Sloan, Calgary AB.
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