JimmyWhite1 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) Hi all, My mechanic currently has my car on the ramps trying to fit the new Exedy 3 piece clutch + Flywheel. Unfortunately, we have stumbled across rather annoying issue which has baffled quite a few of us. The bearing that has been removed is different to the bearing that is with the new kit, and as far as I can find, the new bearing is the correct one. My mechanic is saying that the fork won't fit the new bearing but the fork I have is OEM Nissan and the same that you can buy from Torqen & Nissan. Has anyone else had this problem, or are we being completely stupid and missing the point? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance New bearing Current old bearing Edited November 5, 2018 by JimmyWhite1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 There's a difference between de and hr clutch assemblies, do you definitely have the right one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 The fork connects to the bearing carrier and not the bearing. Use a new Koyo bearing similar to your old one. RCT4000SA You will have to press the old bearing off the carrier and then press a new Koyo bearing on to the old carrier. I am not aware of Exedy supplying that type of new bearing/carrier that came in your clutch kit. I think I know what the issue is. Who did you buy the clutch kit from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyWhite1 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hi Jay84. I've checked online and had the seller confirm I was buying from. I currently have the 2003 model so maybe I do have the wrong one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyWhite1 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said: The fork connects to the bearing carrier and not the bearing. Use a new Koyo bearing similar to your old one. You will have to press the old bearing off the carrier and then press a new Koyo bearing on to the old carrier. I am not aware of Exedy supplying that type of new bearing/carrier that came in your clutch kit. I think I know what the issue is. Who did you buy the clutch kit from? Thanks for the reply. I purchased the clutch kit from some Exedy seller from eBay - went for a reputable one and paid £260. I've had multiple mechanics check it over saying it's correct, the only thing they questioned was the bearing issue, and the fact the pressure plate Has 3 bolts instead of 6... If that makes sense. Sorry if it's a little confusing, I'm trying to pass on as much information I've had without making mistakes. Edited November 5, 2018 by JimmyWhite1 Mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyWhite1 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Just spoke to my mechanic who's asked my to say "clutch press plate is a lot thicker than the original one that was fitted, 6 bolts secure the new and 9 bolts secure the old, but every clutch kit i can find is the same as the new one we've got" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Okay if you are not prepared to name the seller then I can only assume that it was possibly NCD or Techniclutch. You will probably also find that the Genuine Part numbers stamped on the old Exedy clutch cover and plate do not match up with the part numbers on the new parts. The two above named eBay sellers (both the same company but different names) are notorious for selling cheap option in Exedy boxes. Send the kit back and buy from a reputable seller. Exedy NSK 2168 is the part number you require Read the reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyWhite1 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Seller was Ziggy-a2z - feedback is good, but I'll take your advice and do exactly that. Tarmac Sportz do the clutch, are they good to buy a kit from? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 This is what you want: Part number is in last post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyWhite1 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said: This is what you want: Part number is in last post. Thanks again. That bearing doesn't look like my old one, I'm guessing it's for display purposes only? I'll do some more thorough research tomorrow and buy from a more reputable company. Really appreciate the help. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 That is the same bearing that is in your first post, trust me. Your picture shows the bearing fitted to the bearing carrier. As I have already explained you have to press the bearing off the old carrier and then press the new bearing onto the old carrier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyWhite1 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Great stuff, I'll pass all of this on to my mechanic and see how we get on tomorrow. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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