Craigb

Just fitting the release bearing to my rs turbo. Currently on the release bearing shaft there seems to be a metal sleave, The nea bearing wont go over the sleave, well it might with a bit of force but no way will it be able to slide up and down the shaft.

I've removed the sleave and put the release bearing on but theres a very sight size difference in the bearing I/D and the Shaft O/D. Im only taking a few tho but enough to cause the bearing to jam when trying it on the the clutch release arm. It prob wont jam with the cover fingers trying to push it back but I would hate to fit the engine back in then find its no good.

Any ideas.

P.S Its a series 2 with one peice release forks if that makes any difference.

ZVH,RST

is it a late escort mk6 gearbox. as these have bigger release bearing.and the pressure plate has to match the release bearin,standard LSD.gearbox do not have that sleave on the gearbox,

Craigb

Its a standard S2 LSD gear box, I've fitted it all back together and all seems fine, havnt drove it yet tho!

Craig

SafeChav

Its not a Ford site, but this may help you.

This guy has serious problems with release bearings and the input shaft sleeve aswell.

If its not in the right place scroll down to 30th April 2001

http://www.quantums.info/quantum.htm#clutch

Craigb

Cheers


Above is exactly what was on my gearbox.

SafeChav

Thats a picture pulled from the website yeah?

Craigb

yup.

SafeChav

As you have probably read there seems to be a handful of these oddball boxes around.

I couldn't possibly tell you anymore as the shows more knowledge than me! If you look he made a tool hes willing to sell if anyone else runs into a problem like this, might be worht getting in touch with him

Craigb

Cheers, I've just removed the sleave and applied plenty of grease, Seems to be ok. Only time will tell I suppose.

SafeChav

Having re-read what you posted above i'd say it should be ok, like you say though you'll have to suck it and see

Fewkesy

i had the same problem with mine on my frst.
if you go to ford they actually do a release bearing made for the boxes that have been re-conned and been fitted with the sleeve. they do 2 sizes and just ask for the bigger one. fits perfect!
hope this helps