Definitely do the pilot and bolts IMHO. Getting the pilot bearing out may prove challenging. You can always order a nifty tool from Baum Tools that's designed to extract the little bugger (70 bucks maybe?) - and designed for small BMW sized bearings. I'd lend you mine - except after 7-10 years of use - it's plumb wore out.


Remember that the flywheel bolts are different depending on year (actually and more accurately; flywheel size). The larger 228mm assemblies use a slightly longer bolt than the smaller 214mm 74-on non tii variety. Blue loctite and definitely use a torque wrench - if not for tightness measurement - then at LEAST for consistency. Same with clutch pressure plate bolts - get 'em new, follow factory specs on torque (and I use loctite here, also).

Sometimes only a 90 degree slide hammer/hook works for removing pilot bearings. I like the elegance of the grease technique - but have never had it work for me, personally.

HTH!

Paul Wegweiser