3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Clutch Rattling sound

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 16, 2014 | 09:45 PM
  #1  
Jobro's Avatar
Thread Starter
SAE Junkie
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,287
Likes: 12
From: OZ/AU
Clutch Rattling sound

With a pull type clutch, I have a rattling sound when the clutch pedal is pushed.

No rattle or noise in neutral or gear with the pedal out.

I changed the pilot bearing and seal. I did not change the throwout because it felt OK and did not make any excessive noise before.

Could the problem be the throw out bearing or pilot bearing. I am ever aware of damaging the pilot bearing when mounting box to the engine and they never seem to fall into place without some man handling.

It is a twin plate clutch but it has anti rattle springs.
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2014 | 10:28 PM
  #2  
96fd3s's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 5
From: NZ
I know twin plate clutches are known to rattle, but I know nothing about anti-rattle springs.
I would assume the springs would reduce some rattle, but not eliminate it all.
Only assuming.
cheers
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2014 | 10:55 PM
  #3  
silverTRD's Avatar
Time or Money, Pick one
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,495
Likes: 169
From: Torrance, ca.
Throw out bearing and input shaft are the noise makers in our transmissions according to all the reading I've done. Between the 2 yours would be the throwout.

The input shaft bearing noise is present while in gear and in neutral and goes away when the clutch is pressed.

The throwout bearing makes noise when the clutch is pressed in as that's when it is engaged. I could be wrong but this is my guess.good luck
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2014 | 11:01 PM
  #4  
Jobro's Avatar
Thread Starter
SAE Junkie
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,287
Likes: 12
From: OZ/AU
I know the gearbox input shaft bearing is quiet and I know the sound a noisy gearbox input bearing makes as I have had that problem before with 1st gen and 2nd gen gearboxes.


My bearing concerns are the pilot bearing in the back of the eccentric shaft or the clutch release bearing. I don't really understand pull type clutches well enough to understand when the release bearing would make noise. Note its not wurring but rattling.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2014 | 07:29 AM
  #5  
RENESISFD's Avatar
Wastegate John
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,979
Likes: 9
From: Long Island NY 11746
What clutch do you have? Are you sure you are not referring to a sprung hub? The plate between the clutches will rattle, just the nature of the game. Mine rattles and I love it.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2014 | 10:00 PM
  #6  
IRPerformance's Avatar
Sponsor
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 11,347
Likes: 321
From: NJ
All twin disk clutch tend to rattle/chatter at idle.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
The1Sun
New Member RX-7 Technical
5
Sep 15, 2015 04:45 PM
risingsunroof82
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
2
Sep 9, 2015 08:06 PM
The1Sun
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
0
Sep 7, 2015 10:21 PM
ZaqAtaq
New Member RX-7 Technical
2
Sep 5, 2015 08:57 PM
83revival
New Member RX-7 Technical
4
Sep 3, 2015 10:42 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:40 PM.