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Subject:Re: clutch chatter
From:Rachel Cogent
Date:Thu, 31 May 2001 20:40:36 -0700

Do you have a cable or hydraulic clutch?

Entity John Rodgers spoke thus:

> Chase, Did you have the flywheel re-faced by a machine shop. That is an
> absolute must when installing a new clutch.
>
> So far as other causes, a little oil or grease on the clutch disc will
> also contribute to clutch chatter.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Chase Davenport wrote:
>>
>> Hello folks,
>>
>> A plain and simple question for y'all: What causes clutch chatter? I
>> recently installed a rebuild in my '88 Vanagon and am suffering from
>> some bone jarring chatters when engaging the clutch in first or
>> reverse. The engine runs beautifully but I fear I didn't install it
>> properly.
>>
>> Thanks for the help.
>>
>> Chase

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