1997 Ford Ranger clutch

1997 FORD RANGER
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SAMUELMALLEY
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When pushing in clutch there is a chatter noise , release, or drive and it goes away, but as long as the clutch is pushed in it makes the loud chatter noise? any suggestions?
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:16 AM
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DAVE H
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the clatter noise you are hearing is the release bearing rattling .. either the bearing is worn or the friction disc springs are worn ...either way you need to replace the clutch soon i'm afraid ..you may as well replace it all at once while it is stripped down ??
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:40 AM
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