Week 2: TOB Failure

Seems the throwout bearing failed today. The previous owner Rich had let me know it has been making noise "forever" and included a new bearing, clutch fork & pivot ball, an some BG gear oil with the car. Happened on he way to work, and I was able to drive the car home without issue minus a working clutch. (RPM matching gearshifts). There was still heavy pedal pressure so the fork didn't snap off nor do I think it's a hydraulic issue. But will see when the trans is out.

The car also has a bad grinding/vibrating in the back. Originally It thought it was a wheel bearing, along with that diagnosis from some respected DSM buddies who had previously worked on the car. But the vibration is really only there when the engine is pushing the car, not when coasting. That leads me to lean to a driveshaft U joint or a rear diff bearing.

So, this weekend's job is
A. Pull the tranny and replace the failed clutch parts
B. Replace the rear wheel bearings since I have the parts here.
C. Replace the parking brake cables.
D. While the trans is out, do some engine bay cleaning, "dead weight" removal, and planning for new IC pipe routing & battery location.

($65 Rock auto for the 4 rear wheel bearings w/ shipping)
TOB, Fork, Pivot Ball, Gear oil, and Parking brake cables were included with the car from Rich C. Thanks Man!