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Clattering noise from clutch

Posted: 7/13/14 4:48pm Message 1 of 6
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Hilton, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1992 Red coupe with saddle interior. It has a 6 speed manual transmission, which was an absolute requirement when I was looking for the car. It is also still running on its original Goodyear tires.
I have a 92 coupe with a little over 16K miles on it.  Recently I have noticed that when I am idling the car in neutral with the clutch pedal release I get this thinny clattering noise.  As soon as I depress the clutch pedal the noise is gone.  Other than the noise there is no operational issues with the clutch.  Is this something I should be worried about?

Jim Kusse



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Re: Clattering noise from clutch

Posted: 7/15/14 4:34pm Message 2 of 6
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Charlotte, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1995 ZR-1
I doubt you should worry about this.  It sounds like the engine pulses at idle might be causing a bit of gear rattle...no big deal.  I've heard this many times before.


Re: Clattering noise from clutch

Posted: 7/15/14 6:04pm Message 3 of 6
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Hilton, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1992 Red coupe with saddle interior. It has a 6 speed manual transmission, which was an absolute requirement when I was looking for the car. It is also still running on its original Goodyear tires.
Thanks Joe, I appreciate the feedback.  

Jim Kusse



Re: Clattering noise from clutch

Posted: 7/16/14 6:44am Message 4 of 6
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Hilton, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1992 Red coupe with saddle interior. It has a 6 speed manual transmission, which was an absolute requirement when I was looking for the car. It is also still running on its original Goodyear tires.
Thanks again Joe.  I think I may have replied in the wrong place last time.

Jim Kusse



Re: Clattering noise from clutch

Posted: 7/17/14 5:05pm Message 5 of 6
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It may be that your throwout bearing is rattling .Just barely push the clutch enough to take up the free play,but not to mash your pressure plate and see if the noise goes away.


Re: Clattering noise from clutch

Posted: 7/30/14 12:25pm Message 6 of 6
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Throw out bearing. Very common complaint. A little grease on the input shaft cures it. But, what bear to do it.


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