Clutch Chatter!!

sheldon729 · 12-24-2007, 07:15 PM

Does any one know what part of the clutch makes the chattering noise?

sheldon729 · 12-26-2007, 12:35 AM

no one knows the genreal area?

kanistre · 12-26-2007, 12:55 AM

Weak springs in the clutch plate itself will chatter. Failing release bearing can make a chattering noise as well.

Redlineracer12 · 12-26-2007, 11:51 AM

What kind of clutch are you talking about? Many aftermarket clutches will "chatter" from day one, and it's normal. It is also referred to as gear rollover noise. I'm not sure this is what you're referring to or not.

sheldon729 · 12-28-2007, 08:40 PM

Its a spec clutch and i know it normal for it i just want to kno what dumb part is making the noise and no its not the roll over or release bearing..The noise is anyoing lol some days it makes me wanna go back to my stock or try a different brand out :p

sheldon729 · 12-29-2007, 05:11 PM

I hate that gawd dam clutch chatter why cant spec fix that problem!!! you think they would because its annoying im going to email them directly and see what the hell they were thinking

Blackcoog · 01-07-2008, 03:42 PM

I'd say almost every single spec clutch chatters, which is why I always recommend the stock SVT clutch for those looking at NA power levels. My 3+ spec clutch hasn't had the chatter issue so I've been lucky so far.

BigBalledOX · 01-07-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sheldon729

I hate that gawd dam clutch chatter why cant spec fix that problem!!! you think they would because its annoying im going to email them directly and see what the hell they were thinking

You spend a lot of time with the clutch pedal depressed or are you just that much of a whiner? The only time I've ever had any clutch chatter is when the clutch is disengaged.

RodneyBur · 01-07-2008, 11:46 PM

I feel his pain though. I'm using an SVT clutch and no chatter here, but I've bought several other products and upon receiving them I was disapointed.

It just sucks to buy new parts and find out they have issues that the manufacturer didn't mention.

I've come to learn that once you start modding a car heavily you will always get some kind of little "quirks" and nothing will be the same.

99CougTRX · 02-04-2008, 03:15 PM

This thread is kinda dead but I have this same problem. It only does it as I'm slipping the clutch rolling into gear...It's kind of annoying and I feel like it shouldn't do it. Should I see about clutch replacement? I would get a SVT clutch and flywheel...the car has 98,500 miles so that's really good for an OEM clutch. I don't experience any difficulty shifting or anything other than the chatter, but it'll have to been done sooner or later, doesn't matter. Sometimes it does wanna pop outta first on me though, very rarely

that could be a synchro right?

12-24-2007, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
sheldon729 NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, Alberta Posts: 685	Clutch Chatter!! Does any one know what part of the clutch makes the chattering noise?

12-26-2007, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
sheldon729 NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, Alberta Posts: 685	Re: Clutch Chatter!! no one knows the genreal area?

12-26-2007, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
kanistre NECO Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 68	Re: Clutch Chatter!! Weak springs in the clutch plate itself will chatter. Failing release bearing can make a chattering noise as well.

12-26-2007, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Redlineracer12 NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 481	Re: Clutch Chatter!! What kind of clutch are you talking about? Many aftermarket clutches will "chatter" from day one, and it's normal. It is also referred to as gear rollover noise. I'm not sure this is what you're referring to or not. __________________ 99 Coug V6 MTX Spruce Green SVT "Heavy" swap finshed! CSVT #1321/2150 Born on 1/6/00 213.5whp

12-28-2007, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
sheldon729 NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, Alberta Posts: 685	Re: Clutch Chatter!! Its a spec clutch and i know it normal for it i just want to kno what dumb part is making the noise and no its not the roll over or release bearing..The noise is anyoing lol some days it makes me wanna go back to my stock or try a different brand out :p

12-29-2007, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
sheldon729 NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, Alberta Posts: 685	Re: Clutch Chatter!! I hate that gawd dam clutch chatter why cant spec fix that problem!!! you think they would because its annoying im going to email them directly and see what the hell they were thinking

01-07-2008, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Blackcoog 3L Install Maestro Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,357	Re: Clutch Chatter!! I'd say almost every single spec clutch chatters, which is why I always recommend the stock SVT clutch for those looking at NA power levels. My 3+ spec clutch hasn't had the chatter issue so I've been lucky so far. __________________ Current Rides 1999 MTX Cougar, 3L Supercharged 325hp and 278tq 1999 SVT Contour, Ported 3L Visit: http://www.3lduratec.com For info on ready to drop in 3L's and our supercharger kit.

01-07-2008, 11:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
RodneyBur NECO Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,460	Re: Clutch Chatter!! I feel his pain though. I'm using an SVT clutch and no chatter here, but I've bought several other products and upon receiving them I was disapointed. It just sucks to buy new parts and find out they have issues that the manufacturer didn't mention. I've come to learn that once you start modding a car heavily you will always get some kind of little "quirks" and nothing will be the same. __________________ 1999 Laser Red MTX 14.509 1/4 2.265 60' 2002 3L with SVT UIM, SVT LIM no secondaries, SVT Cams, SVT TB, 24# injectors, WR Headers & y-pipe, AEM Intake, SVT Clutch, Fidanza flywheel, Clevite rod bearings, ST200 valve springs, Underdrive pulleys, Escape oil pan, DMD, Magnecor KV85 Comp Wires, Polished timing cover-valve covers-MAF-TStat, Torsen LSD, Focus shift tower & forks, RP syncromax, SVT ECU, SCT Flip Chip, B&M Shifter, OMP FSTB, Mirko RSTB, Roush RSB, Roush Floor Mats, 2.5" Trubendz

02-04-2008, 03:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
99CougTRX NECO Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: WV Posts: 408	Re: Clutch Chatter!! This thread is kinda dead but I have this same problem. It only does it as I'm slipping the clutch rolling into gear...It's kind of annoying and I feel like it shouldn't do it. Should I see about clutch replacement? I would get a SVT clutch and flywheel...the car has 98,500 miles so that's really good for an OEM clutch. I don't experience any difficulty shifting or anything other than the chatter, but it'll have to been done sooner or later, doesn't matter. Sometimes it does wanna pop outta first on me though, very rarely that could be a synchro right? __________________ OH, don't you make me downshift....... VROOOOM

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