Metal2You Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I have a little under 20K miles on my original 5MT GT clutch. Recently I've noticed what I presumes is referred to as clutch chatter when engaging in first gear before the car is warmed up. It is a fairly recent development. It seems to happen around 1500 to 2000 RPM, which I don't think would be bogging the engine down, and if it were I think the feel would be more of a sluggish, low compression low torque situation, rather than the quick bucking in the drive train. That plus the fact it goes away once the vehicle warms up makes me suspect this is clutch chatter. Is this clutch chatter? Is it normal with the stock clutch? Is my clutch worn? Should I take it in for warantee work? I might just use this as en excuse to upgrade the clutch and flywheel though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 This has just started happening to me at 22k miles on the clock. I drive the piss out of my car as much as possible so I am kinda figuring the clutch is dying and like you I am starting to look around to see what aftermarket options are available. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Mine started chattering before the car warmed up at about 30,000 miles on my 05 OBXT 5spd. I took it to the dealer and with no questions asked just my description they replaced the whole thing complete. Repeat: everything clutch related. It has been perfect ever since. The only other time I have gotten chatter on a Subaru clutch has been when the clutch hit 97,000 miles. Must have been my day. “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I had my clutch replaced at 24k and had the TO bearing replaced again at 50k. It is now chattering before warm up just like the OP stated. I just don't get it...I guess it will be going in again. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflo Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I have had this issue from day one with my 05LGT. Now 66000km and still does it while cold. I'm not worried about it - no driveability issues at any other time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I am having this same issue after the car is warmed up. The stock clutch is holding fine, no slipping...just a very choppy engagement in first gear all of a sudden. All the other gears are normal.. Is it the TOB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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