Chattering in 1st and Reverse Question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sacramento California
Chattering in 1st and Reverse Question
I have a 6 speed 97'. Only 32K miles. I get the chattering noise in 1st. I have been told it is normal and is the throw out bearings. It also does it while backing up in my driveway, slight incline.
Is this really normal? It's kind of embarrassing for such a highend car.
Would doing a fuid change help? Amsoil maybe???
Is this really normal? It's kind of embarrassing for such a highend car.
Would doing a fuid change help? Amsoil maybe???
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Howell Michigan
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
I have a 6 speed 97'. Only 32K miles. I get the chattering noise in 1st. I have been told it is normal and is the throw out bearings. It also does it while backing up in my driveway, slight incline.
Is this really normal? It's kind of embarrassing for such a highend car.
Would doing a fuid change help? Amsoil maybe???
Is this really normal? It's kind of embarrassing for such a highend car.
Would doing a fuid change help? Amsoil maybe???
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I have a 6 speed 97'. Only 32K miles. I get the chattering noise in 1st. I have been told it is normal and is the throw out bearings. It also does it while backing up in my driveway, slight incline.
Is this really normal? It's kind of embarrassing for such a highend car.
Would doing a fuid change help? Amsoil maybe???
Is this really normal? It's kind of embarrassing for such a highend car.
Would doing a fuid change help? Amsoil maybe???
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Sacramento California
Yeah, the clutch is stock. It is just a noise in 1st and goes away once I get rolling a bit with the clutch all the way out. In reverse, no noise unless I'm backing uphill or on an incline like my driveway. I have to feather the clutch a bit to back up slow as I have to get close to a fence so I can open my drivers door. The car will make the noise and vibrate/shake a little bit while I'm doing it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Rochester MN
Sounds like clutch chatter.. Could be something on the clutch facing or just wear but the fix is replacement.. If you can live with it, drive it until you're ready to replace.. Pretty much no other fix..
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Metro Detroit Michigan
Yup. It happens on a lot of aftermarket clutches, but it's not normal on a stock one.
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