How would define the noisy thrust bearing ? It is worth checking if the new cable is adjusted properly.
Have a look at this:
Driving a manual can be fun, but that fun can come to a halt in stop-start traffic. That’s when you get a little sick of pushing that clutch in and out in Fiat Barchetta's hundreds of times to move one kilometre. Have you ever wondered how that affects your clutch and how many times you can...
www.autoguru.com.au
It is a bit generic, but the synopsis is good.
In principle, the condition of the thrust bearing says nothing about the state of the clutch and pressure plate. On my first MGB the thrust-bearing squeaked for 50K kms
If it was truly not making noise before installing the new cable, then the cable is probably too tight. Which is bad because it doesn't release completely, which will wear out your clutch; and also over-exerts on the pressure plate., putting more stress than desirable on the bearing.
For example: I also have a VW T5. When I drive it, the thrust bearing is completely inaudible. When my son-in-law drives, he pushes the clutch peddle all the way to the floor, and the bearing makes a lot of noise.
So I would think adjustment is in order.
grtz
Eric
