alfredo: primitive lacks bearing

[franksolich]

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Oh my.

It's very sad.

Almost two years now, and the alfredo primitive hasn't gotten an answer from any primitive.

In case the alfredo primitive still has the problem, and assuming it hasn't gotten any worse, can any of the automotive professionals here help him?

alfredo  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Wed Sep-13-06 08:31 AM
Original message

Throw out bearing going out I believe. When depressing the clutch on my Hyundai I can feel it and hear that clicking grinding sound. Most of the time when I let it out, it goes away, or if I put it in neutral and let the clutch out it goes away.

Am I correct? and how much will it cost to replace?

What's it about the primitives, their reluctance to help their fellow man?

[Doc]

1. remove prop shaft
2. remove transmission
3. replace throw-out bearing
4. reinstall transmission
5. reattach prop shaft

On edit: depending on vehicle type cost should be around $150 (rear drive) to $350 (front drive) to repair...

doc

[franksolich]

Is that a big job?

[Chris_]

Is that a big job?

If the vehicle is rear drive, it is simple....I've literally done dozens of them in my youth....front drive cars are more complex, as the transmission (transaxle) is more difficult to remove, and often specialized tools are required to support the engine while removing the transmission.  That said, any reasonably equipped auto repair shop should be able to fix it without problem.

NOTE:  While the transmission is out, the clutch should also be inspected, and replaced if worn.

doc

[Carl]

1. remove prop shaft
2. remove transmission
3. replace throw-out bearing
4. reinstall transmission
5. reattach prop shaft

On edit: depending on vehicle type cost should be around $150 (rear drive) to $350 (front drive) to repair...

doc

If it is a hydraulically actuated clutch and has an internal slave cylinder that should be replaced too.

[Gwitness]

Hyundais are front drive cars with hydraulic clutch master and slave pushing a throw out bearing that is partially constructed of plastic.   About 5 hrs shop time to R&R  a trans in a late Accent.  5to 600 bucks is a more reasonable estimate.

[Chris_]

Hyundais are front drive cars with hydraulic clutch master and slave pushing a throw out bearing that is partially constructed of plastic.   About 5 hrs shop time to R&R  a trans in a late Accent.  5to 600 bucks is a more reasonable estimate.

Ugh.  You're telling me my clutch is made of plastic? 

Oh well.  I'll be rid of it before the powertrain warranty expires.  It will be somebody else's problem by them.

[Gwitness]

No..the clutch is not made of plastic...the throw out bearing is partially constructed of plastic.

btw...get your timing belt done at 60k miles.......Hyundai's do bend valves when the belt breaks.

[Chris_]

No..the clutch is not made of plastic...the throw out bearing is partially constructed of plastic.

btw...get your timing belt done at 60k miles.......Hyundai's do bend valves when the belt breaks.

I always thought Hyundais were disposable, like Bic lighters.

[RobJohnson]

Hyundais are front drive cars with hydraulic clutch master and slave pushing a throw out bearing that is partially constructed of plastic.   About 5 hrs shop time to R&R  a trans in a late Accent.  5to 600 bucks is a more reasonable estimate.

Ugh.  You're telling me my clutch is made of plastic? 

Oh well.  I'll be rid of it before the powertrain warranty expires.  It will be somebody else's problem by them.

Not your clutch, just the pistons and the engine block.