On Tue, 1 Apr 2003, John Rodgers wrote: > That chatter is a vibration. Every cycle in that vibration is an uneven > strain or pressure on parts and seals. That stain or pressure continued > long enough and frequent enough will cause parts failues. The long you > wait, the more costly the repair. The thing is, I've never had a car with a clutch that didn't chatter at least occasionally. I'm never sure how much of this is normal and how much is a sign of impending failure. I mean, when it bucks badly there's obviously something wrong, but a slight shudder occasionally seems unavoidable.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si |
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