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Subject:Re: clutch chatter in reverse
From:Mike Collum
Date:Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:10:48 -0400

Maybe I should have said clutch release fork.

Mike

Mike Collum wrote:
> 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
>>
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