You show me a car running with a ground down pilot bearing and I will show you a junker. Get real, grinding off a half mm from a hardened bearing shell. It can't be done. I would rather go with the correct bearing, that is true. Yet many vehicles have had bronze pilot bushings. Remember, the only time it is in use is when the clutch is disengaged, like when the pedal is in. Not much use!

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!