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Old May 12, 2018 | 09:29 PM
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It chatters. When the clutch is pressed down it goes away. In WOT it’s very loud and just about crackling .Too loud to do any cam or exhaust without addressing. My question is, do I have someone look at it and replace it or let it ride? I’ve heard its not uncommon and to replace it when the clutch goes but as a worry wart it just seems way to loud to not address it immediately. I’ve posted about this before but it’s getting worse, responses were as vague as a mechanic trying to diagnosis a problem over the phone, which given the situation is expected.

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Old May 13, 2018 | 02:21 PM
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Hey,
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Throw-out Bearing should not be spinning when released. So it shouldn't be able to make noise when the pedal is not pushed in.
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I f you have or know a trusted repair shop, I would have them replace clutch, flywheel, and throw out bearing. Nothing like peace of mind knowing that you have addressed the problem correctly.
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That doesn't sound like a throwout bearing, more likely the coupler in the torque tube failing
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Old May 15, 2018 | 07:36 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys! Much appreciated
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