Throwout Bearing Discovery
I recently did a clutch job on my p11 and I went to Advance Auto Parts and bought a 20 throwout bearing made by National Bearing company (very good company), then I noticed that the center piece was off center so I went to Nissan to buy an o.e.m bearing that I paid 45 dollars for (wasn't to happy:cry, that was also off center, and this is what I got, do you see the difference? (don't mind the transmission pic. i just wanted to show off the beauty of it)
There is no difference. Both of the bearings are the same. OEM bearings are made by National Bearings. On both bearings themselves they say NTN and Japan. So I'm just trying to save everyone a dollar in these days economy. I would rather spend $20 dollars and pick it up on the spot then pay $45 and wait 2 days to get it. You can pick up the bearing at mostly any Advance Auto Parts. It's a very common part. The clips in the other hand you could buy them at Nissan or order them from G Spec.
National Bearing Part Number= 614047 =$20
Nissan OEM Part Number= 30502-53J05 =$45
Advance Auto Part Website Page
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Ball-Bearing-National_5052351-P_239_R|GRP60006____
Thank you for looking and hope you make the right choice next time you do a clutch job.
There is no difference. Both of the bearings are the same. OEM bearings are made by National Bearings. On both bearings themselves they say NTN and Japan. So I'm just trying to save everyone a dollar in these days economy. I would rather spend $20 dollars and pick it up on the spot then pay $45 and wait 2 days to get it. You can pick up the bearing at mostly any Advance Auto Parts. It's a very common part. The clips in the other hand you could buy them at Nissan or order them from G Spec.
National Bearing Part Number= 614047 =$20
Nissan OEM Part Number= 30502-53J05 =$45
Advance Auto Part Website Page
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Ball-Bearing-National_5052351-P_239_R|GRP60006____
Thank you for looking and hope you make the right choice next time you do a clutch job.