RallyEclipse98
15+ Year Contributor
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- 28
- Jul 31, 2007
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Dallas,
Texas
Howdy everyone,
I have a 420a with a manual transmission. I read somewhere on this forum that disabling the neutral safety switch for starting is easier on the throw out bearing. Is this true? I love doing things to make my DSM last longer. If there are any benefits to be gained by disabling the neutral safety switch - I'll do it. I'm the only who drives the car and I've been driving stick for 11 years. I'm not at all worried about the safety aspect.
So if it is better to not press in a cold clutch on start, how do I do it?
Thank you, all.
Edit: I found what the person said (regarding the 4g, obviously): "Less strain on the thrust bearing which helps prevent crankwalk....as the oil squirters aren't engage till start up. So dry starts on the thrust bearing."
I have a 420a with a manual transmission. I read somewhere on this forum that disabling the neutral safety switch for starting is easier on the throw out bearing. Is this true? I love doing things to make my DSM last longer. If there are any benefits to be gained by disabling the neutral safety switch - I'll do it. I'm the only who drives the car and I've been driving stick for 11 years. I'm not at all worried about the safety aspect.
So if it is better to not press in a cold clutch on start, how do I do it?
Thank you, all.
Edit: I found what the person said (regarding the 4g, obviously): "Less strain on the thrust bearing which helps prevent crankwalk....as the oil squirters aren't engage till start up. So dry starts on the thrust bearing."
