I remember a friend of mine having this problem with a new S10 back in the mid
80's, he took it to the dealer and they had a factory service bulletin that had
them drill a hole in the bell housing and spray something on the throw out
bearing. We thought it was pretty strange at the time but it did work. Jim 66
SV
Paul Heuer wrote:
> william.lewis@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu wrote:
> >
> > Paul
> > What is the name of the graphite you used? Also, why would squirting
> > graphite around the bearing quieten it? The bearings are packed with
> > grease. Do you think you are lubricating the bearing clips?
> > Bill Lewis
>
> Hi Bill,
> Sorry for the delay, but I finally found the can of graphite spray.
>
> "Lock-ease" Graphite Lock Fluid
> 32oz (85g) aerosol can
> American Grease Stick Co
> Muskegon Michigan 49443
> Petroleum Distillate propellant
>
> I'm not 100% sure on the reasons, but it certainly working in my case.
> I think it replaces the silicon coating on the front face of the
> bearing.
> Cheers,
> Paul.
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