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Date:         Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:10:49 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: clutch chatter -- how serious?
Comments: To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <3E8A5AAD.6040603@charter.net>
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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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