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Subject:Re: clutch chatter in reverse
From:Mike Collum
Date:Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:09:45 -0400

Worn fingers on the clutch release bearing can cause this, too.

Mike

Joel VanderKwaak wrote:
> Hello collective wisdom,
>
> As the subject line says, I'm experiencing occasional clutch chatter
> when in
> reverse. No noticeable problems in forward gears - drove 300 miles
> yesterday
> at 75 mph, then had vibration backing away from my garage.
>
> The archives of this and other lists suggest the following:
> - loose engine mounts
> - worn needle bearing
> - main seal leak
>
> Anyone have other opinions or things to investigate?
>
> The clutch and related parts are about a year old (Luk heavy duty kit),
> with
> about 10K miles on them. The van is a 1991 Multivan with a syncro
> transaxle.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joel
>