Clutch release / throw out bearing

[Nero]

Hmm, don't see any difference with the stock Sachs release bearing I have here.
What should be the difference, I thought it would have a complete metal contact ring?

[Rusty]

I sent Sachs an email but surprise surprise... they haven't responded

Give them a call and ask why they're charging more for something that's not obviously any better.

[Nero]

This is my bearing. 3151 271 937

[andy10v]

Looks the same, I will email and see what they say.

So Helix or 034 I guess?

Or leave the stock 170k one in there?

[Rusty]

Don't leave the stock one in there, you know it'll go kaput within 6 months of putting it back together.

[andy10v]

Nero are the other numbers the same as below?



043151271937
11094
2
KLT
FUS
SACHS
Made in Germany

[Nero]

Well, the box has 3151 271 937 on it.

On the plastic of the bearing, there is 043151271937 indeed, same as yours.

Rather confused now. But it doesn't look different or stronger than the OEM bearings I've used on other S2/4/6.

[Nero]

The other number is 22074 but FUS is there.

[Nero]

I've asked them for an SRE bearing, and got another standard box at home now.

Will try to solve it with SRE directly now, still confused.

[snaak]

If your using a 3B/7A flywheel just get used to the rattle at idle! I've had it on numerous clutch/bearing combos. I'm about to remove my gearbox after 5000 miles with the SRE clutch kit installed. I will report back on condition of the Sachs bearing and friction material.

I am using a stock release bearing on a lightened 7a flywheel with joe clutch. No rattles at all and survived 4000 KM's of abuse so far..

[andy10v]

The place I bought mine from is looking into it

I think I will just buy the Helix one.

[Rusty]

I've heard nothing back from Sachs through their website... surprise surprise...

[Nero]

Got an answer:

Hi Sjoerd,

thanks for your inquiry.

According your to your email:
 
The part number 04 3151 271 937 is the Performance part number
and the 3151 271 937 the OEM Sachs number.
 
But anyway this parts are the same!
Because the release bearing is not as a reinforced version available ;-).
 
If you´ve any further questions, don´t hesitate to contact me.
 
Kind Regards from Hamburg/Germany,
 
Michael Dittmer
 

S-Performance GmbH                                            Managing Director
Elbring 45                                                              
21217 Seevetal

So, Sachs really did a confusing job here. Two partnumbers for the same product...
But at least, we know...

[Rusty]

And different prices from what I've seen

Looks like I'll be going with the Helix INA item then.

Cheers for getting an answer

[andy10v]

And different prices from what I've seen

Why list two items at two prices? (Sachs don't sell an SRE release bearing on their website, suppliers do though)