Monaro Spigot Bearing

[djgritt]

Heard of this issue, but struggling to work out exactly what the problems/symptoms are when it's apparent.

I have some issues with gear selection & my clutch - Gear selection is hit & miss which is most annoying, I also seem to be getting definite clutch slip within the upper half of my rev range in most gears with any significant throttle application.

Car paperwork suggests it has had an LS7 upgrade installed by Walkinshaw, and I carried out a clutch fluid flush/renewal last week which has helped slightly with the gear selection issues but hasn't cured it atall.

I also have a bearing noise which changes with my engine revs, regardless of whether the clutch is engaged or not; though I have a Harrop 112 supercharger fitted and it sounded like the noise was from the top of the engine/charger itself but with these gear issues I am unsure now...


Anyone able to shed any light?

[djgritt]

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I think I am going to need to do a bit of a refresh on the Transmission - Clutch/Slave/Spigot & a better remote bleed (I have an extended part like a VXR8 has I believe?) May also do the crank seal/s too.

Next thing to do is work out how to get the Box out on the driveway...

[djgritt]

Managed to do the overhaul - the old clutch was worn, and the old spigot bearing had disintegrated! and came out in pieces before needing to pull the remaining outer body out...



Took me a bit a longer to complete than I hoped, 11hrs.... due to some tight/unknown fittings, but is all done now. Feels great, a much better pedal and response now!

Also, the simple remote bleeder is an amazing thing - how anyone managed to cope without it is unknown!

[djgritt]

Codswallop said:

Yikes. Looks like you caught that just in time!

Did you get the 'box out on your driveway in the end?

Yep!

Was a slog at first but wasn't tooooo bad in the end.