Clutch Release Bearing and Input Shaft Seal - F13

[novarally]

Whilst my gearbox is out of the car, I want to replace the clutch release bearing.

What would people recommend, a genuine GM part? Or do I have any other options that anyone knows of e.g. uprated?

I also need to replace the seal (seals?) that sits behind the release bearing guide sleeve (I can put up a photo if needed) - it's where the gearbox input shaft comes through into the bellhousing.

I'm guessing it's called an input shaft seal, but I may be wrong?

Where's the best place to get one of these from?

Thanks.

[garyc]

I get my seals of eBay, never had a problem with them.

[novarally]

I get my seals of eBay, never had a problem with them.

Thanks Gary, I'm guessing you buy the gearbox rebuild kits then, rather than individual seals?

[garyc]

It varies, I needed the diff seals too so got all 3.

[novarally]

I get my seals of eBay, never had a problem with them.

Gary - or anyone else who may know. I bought a gasket and seal kit off EBAY, and it may be me being an idiot, but I can't see how the input shaft seal fits?

These are the seals I got;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/016_zps315c27b3.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/016_zps315c27b3.jpg.html)

The bottom seal in the photo seems to be the right diameter, but when I put the housing for the clutch release bearing on, it doesn't sit flush (it sticks out 10mm or more);

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/014_zpsaa67a916.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/014_zpsaa67a916.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/015_zpse7cc1c8e.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/015_zpse7cc1c8e.jpg.html)

Am I missing something? Or have I been sent the wrong part?

[novarally]

Oops, sorry, missed off some of the photos;

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll66/hillclimbescort/024_zps2c58891b.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/hillclimbescort/media/024_zps2c58891b.jpg.html)

Or am I mixed up totally and the input shaft seal sits on the other side of the gearbox casing - i.e there is just that 'O' ring seal behind the clutch release bearing support shaft?

[garyc]

it fits inside the metal tube with 3 flanges on. push the old one out and the new one in....

[novarally]

it fits inside the metal tube with 3 flanges on. push the old one out and the new one in....

Thanks Gary - I had wondered if that was the case, but it didn't look like it would fit. I will look again!!

[novarally]

Thanks Gary - I had wondered if that was the case, but it didn't look like it would fit. I will look again!!

Problem solved, they sent me an input shaft seal for an F17 in error......there should be one in the post tomorrow for the F13.

[Dave M]

My seal is weeping, but oil in the bell house leaking out the inspection cover. None near the clutch.
I am hoping to get another couple of events before the box is coming off. Anyone had experience of this seal leaking bad enough to contaminate the clutch?