The throw out bearing has begun to make noise and is getting louder by the day. I bought my new clutch through Clutch Express in York PA. The kit includes pilot and release bearings , pressure plate ,disc and the clutch alignment tool all for 259$ and no shipping charge . I will get the fly wheel resurfaced and new bolts, I like the idea about not disconnecting the slave cylinder to eliminate having to bleed the system, no need to create a problem. I'll write back aftyer the job is done. Sept. 7 is the day I'll get started but it looks like rain. Driveway mechanic, the garage is full of biodiesel makin' stuff. later

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