99 and 1/2 percent of thrust bearing failures are related to the convertor,trans,trans cooler ,flexplate etc.NOT THE ENGINE BUILDER,HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A THRUST WEAR OUT ON THE FRONT SIDE?43 years in the engine building business never seen one thrust failure on the front side!Bill C.

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