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Originally Posted by Zerk
I am on my 3rd set on 07. If i had primaries off in 20ks I would replace. I think issue is 6 speed tensioner maybe bearing. I went to baker 1 piece this time.

my 01 I repkav3d at 34k, was ok, 80k still good. I put in whatever cosmetic was selling.

I dont understand why people 3ait until something fails to replace. You like being on side of road or fixing at a bad time? It's a cheap bearing.
I agree with you if there is a problem with the tensioner that will for sure take out the bearing due to the excessive pressure on the clutch basket. But just normal use they are really not carrying that much of a load. .
 
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