Re: [T-3] Pilot bearing?

["ibjack" <proformance2@cox.net>]

<x-flowed>This sounds like what happened to my '65 squareback.   I'm still unsure what 
the problem is.  I know some I hope.   Jack
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From: <BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 7:10 PM
Subject: RE: [T-3] Pilot bearing?


> How do I tell if I have a pilot bearing going, or a throw out bearing 
> going?
> For the last week or so I've been hearing what sounds like a throw out 
> bearing
> making noise, but it seems like it might be something else (this is in my
> Notch, which has been being driven everyday again). I only say that 
> because the
> sound comes in while in neutral, or while in gear, but goes away with the
> clutch pedal depressed. If I get to a certain engine speed, the sound goes 
> away. I
> did have to back off the clutch adjustment, as I lost my free play (that 
> was a
> day after I first noticed the noise). The clutch doesn't slip or anything,
> and it shifts fine, but the noise it starting to bother me (it's telling 
> me it
> needs something done).  My question is what?? Thanks for any help.
>
>
> Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
>       71 Square, Formerly a 2 seat Roadster, now a T-3 Heb, pics can be 
> seen
> at; http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977
>       69 Square, currently awaiting a 2.0L  t-4 engine transplant
>
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