The Sprite clutch release bearing was NOT designed for continuous application!
Holding the clutch pedal down at a light has NOTHING to do with being lazy.
It has everything to do with heat.
When the bearing is applied to the clutch cover it starts making heat. If
the application is momentary, the heat is slight. When held for extended
periods,
the bearing disintegrates.
At the dealership I must have replaced 50 of them, usually lady drivers.
I coached them to put the car in neutral at stoplights, and them leave the
clutch alone. They never had to come back.
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> On July 11, 2021 at 8:48 PM Phil Sarikas <psarikas@msn.com> wrote:
>
> As fas as the clutch, I press it as little as possible. I am to lazy to leave
> my foot on it at a red light and I am off of it as quickly as I can be. I was
> warned to not rest my hand on the shift lever as well so have never picked up
> that habit.
>
> Thanks, Phil
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W David Doiron...ex BMC mechanic
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