Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 2005 1.1 Thrust Bearing replacement

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Wed 4 Feb 2009 13:57
2005 1.1 Thrust Bearing replacement - now what
When I depress the clutch pedel I get a rattling sound I have been told this is a Thread Bearing problem and need a new clutch!

Why can't they just change the Thread Bearing and not the whole clutch.

Also quoted between £350 - £400!!!

Help!!!!

{I think you mean thrust bearing, so header changed}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 04/02/2009 at 18:54

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Wed 4 Feb 2009 14:27
55 1.1 Thread Bearing - bathtub tom
I suspect they mean thrust bearing.

The thrust bearing can be changed on its own, but the amount of dismantling and therefore labour costs means it makes sense to change the clutch at the same time.

How would you feel if you paid £350 now for a new thrust bearing to be fitted and then found you needed a new clutch a few months later at a cost of £380?

It is more common for a new thrust bearing to be fitted as a matter of course when a worn out clutch is replaced.
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