Another component in short supply?. (sorted thanks)

[leyther8008]

After reading about suspension legs I now find I cant get a thrust release bearing from any of the specialists (unless I,m prepared to buy a complete clutch kit (£90 as opposed to £10) is there a problem with those now? bog standard 1098 (if any body has one going spare PM me!!!)

[chickenjohn]

I might have a 2nd hand one kicking around in my spares somewhere if you're stuck.

[leyther8008]

Thanks John the one I,ve taken out has about 2mm of carbon showing above the cast ring so anything better than that has got to be better.
Bern

[Ratbag]

Anyone thought about sourcing a Timken std roller bearing and converting?

[Packedup]

Have you tried an MG place? Costs a bit more (for the same thing thanks to the "posh" badge..) but someone must have one.

[Stig]

Anyone thought about sourcing a Timken std roller bearing and converting?

I remember someone on here pointing out that wouldn't work as a simple replacement as the bearing isn't always centred. It'll move sideways due to the end of the arm describing an arc.

[Kevin]

If you send me a PM I will send you details of my local clutch & brake supplier who will sell you just the bearing if that's all you need.

[leyther8008]

One of the independants on fle-bay has one in stock, but even he says they are hard to come by even using his contacts, how come? has there been a car developed in china thats using minor clutch release bearings? is that where they have all gone along with all our scrap steel?

[Judge]

I believe that one of the reasons behind the club maintaining its funds, was to enable it to look into the production of certain parts if this ever became necessary.

[chickenjohn]

Yes, that would be a good idea Judge- how about King Pins, decent chrome, front brake drums and clutch release bearings as these seems to be needed.

[Judge]

Have a word with the club John.