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