Ok, so I've searched these forums for hours on the clutch chatter issue. My car has it. I just bought it used and it's under a limited warranty, so I think the dealer is going to fix it, even though they are not a Mazda dealership. Problem is that every thread I find on this issue has a broken link to the supposed TSB. I don't really *need* it, but I figured it couldn't hurt if I could prove to them that it's a real problem and needs fixed. So, anyone have a working link for this TSB?
Also, I took some notes on the parts/part numbers that need replaced and there seems to be some conflicting reports. Any verification or correction on this list would be greatly appreaciated!
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One thread mentioned these parts:
new flywheel, pressure plate and throw-out bearing
Another mentioned these:
new clutch, new clutch cover, and a new flywheel
A different thread listed these parts/numbers:
FS06-16-460 DISC,CLUTC
FS05-16-410A COVER,CLU
G560-16-510B CLUTCH COLL
F801-11-303 BEARING
5555-TM-001R M/TRAN OIL.
And even another one listed these:
FS05-16-410A - Clutch Cover (is this the pressure plate?)
FS01-11-500A - Flywheel
FS06-16-460 - Clutch Disc
8AG4-32-280 - Ball Joint Set
And finally, someone posted this scan of a repair order which seems to list a combination of all of the above lists, LOL.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/alexlitov/scan1.jpg
So, as you can see I'm obviously a bit confused. I know I probably need at least the flywheel, pressure plate, and disc. But is the "8AG4-32-280 - Ball Joint Set" and "F801-11-303 BEARING" the same? Why different part numbers? etc....
One final question to all this madness: will the tranny fluid need to be drained for this repair? If so, I'm going to ask they replace it with some MT-90...figured I'd give it a shot!
Thanks again for all the help, I'm loving this forum and the great people here. Wish me luck on my clutch repair. I really hope they cooperate.
Also, I took some notes on the parts/part numbers that need replaced and there seems to be some conflicting reports. Any verification or correction on this list would be greatly appreaciated!
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One thread mentioned these parts:
new flywheel, pressure plate and throw-out bearing
Another mentioned these:
new clutch, new clutch cover, and a new flywheel
A different thread listed these parts/numbers:
FS06-16-460 DISC,CLUTC
FS05-16-410A COVER,CLU
G560-16-510B CLUTCH COLL
F801-11-303 BEARING
5555-TM-001R M/TRAN OIL.
And even another one listed these:
FS05-16-410A - Clutch Cover (is this the pressure plate?)
FS01-11-500A - Flywheel
FS06-16-460 - Clutch Disc
8AG4-32-280 - Ball Joint Set
And finally, someone posted this scan of a repair order which seems to list a combination of all of the above lists, LOL.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/alexlitov/scan1.jpg
So, as you can see I'm obviously a bit confused. I know I probably need at least the flywheel, pressure plate, and disc. But is the "8AG4-32-280 - Ball Joint Set" and "F801-11-303 BEARING" the same? Why different part numbers? etc....
One final question to all this madness: will the tranny fluid need to be drained for this repair? If so, I'm going to ask they replace it with some MT-90...figured I'd give it a shot!
Thanks again for all the help, I'm loving this forum and the great people here. Wish me luck on my clutch repair. I really hope they cooperate.