I am starting to get the annoying chirp chirp of a bad throwout bearing. Right now I have a hays 70-201 installed it lasted about 4 years. Any suggestions on a new brand or should I just stick with hays?

 

For throwout bearings I have heard the centerforce ones are good. N1401 i think. Its the vette bearing supposed to be a bit better.

 

i dont have an answer but wanted to ask what your "steel support plate" for the t5 trans consists of...i have a nwc t5 and would like it to not grenade behind my vortec headed,l-82 cammed 305.i know its probably just a matter of time but would like options

 

One of these
https://www.allstategear.com/T5-Must...4-p/t5-144.htm

I went steel after reading some stories about aluminum ones wearing funny. You also need a shim kit. I know the link says mustang, I called them and they set me up with a GM one/

 

I went with another4 hays bearing hopefully this one lasts another > 4 years or at least until I pull the trans again.

 

Took apart the bearing looks like one of the ***** started to fall

 

The new Hayes bearing is already squeaking 2 years in about 3K miles.
Maybe I'll try center Force.

Has anyone tried the ACDelco gold? Or is it cheap Chinese crap now

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-614018-Advantage-Transmission-Release/dp/B01M0U5STE

 

Trying the center Force next. Here is what happened with the Hays from Holley

 

One thing i noticed is centerforce may use a generic bearing that looks identical to other brands; as many brands. It is indicated by comparing the stamped multidigit model number in various photos. All look identical in stamping placement and font.

Not saying it is bad, or even correct But same bearing may be priced better elsewhere.

 

Yup looked like it had a national bearing PN on it

 

I am needing the same answer. I was about to order this: GM Genuine Parts CT24KVAL but wasn't sure if it was a good one or not. It's probably a Timken or National rebranded.