Clutch release bearing

[Stefan]

My project has been dismantled and restored for 25 year. Only in simple garages (not in a time capsule). Even though many things malfunction. Example: I have a clutch release bearing that spins very easy but sounds "dry". I thought/believe this bearing should have been sealed with grease from beginning and not possible to add grease afterwards (This I believe will grease the clutch as well). Is this correct?
I wonder if I should give it (the bearing) a try, and in worst case change it afterwards.

 

[Malc]

Stefan,
For the cost of a new one I would replace it so you don't have to get the gearbox out again. I consider it to be a wear item
Malc

 

[decoupe]

I would replace everything from the pilot bearing back to the center hanger for the same reasons Malc mention. You only want to do this once.

I've added Devindars article on preping a getrag 265 transmission. Great info.

http://www.cscoupe.org/tech/5speed/prep.html