Root16

sort of a "gghhhh" kind of noise. It seems to only do it when the engine isn't yet up to operating temp.

Makes the noise when the foot is off the pedal as indicated in the video.

The video was taken when the car was in neutral and not moving; shortly after starting it after it had sat for 48+ hours.

TypeRfit

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Throw out bearing

PerfectionIsKey

I think mine does the same. Is that the only effects that a throw out bearing causes? Or are than any other obvious ones.

Former User

The noise happens when the pedal is up not down, right?

If so, a bad transmission main bearing, typically for the input shaft, is the likely cause.

(The clutch is engaged with the pedal up)

Crashmaster91

Mine has that noise when I let off of the pedal. Almost sounds like the clutch wants to grab or something. I planned on replacing the whole clutch set up this weekend. Clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing. If I get it done, I'll let you know if it fixed the problem.

Former User

Root16

The video was taken (ie, the symptom I speak of) happens when the car is in neutral and not moving. Yes, when the clutch is engaged by your definition (but it's not in gear, so is it accurate to say the clutch is engaged?). If I could edit the title of my post I would change it to: Clutch noise when in neutral and the pedal is not pressed down.

Former User

This^ points to a bad transmission main bearing, not a bad clutch throw out bearing.

I edited the title for you.

Root16

Thanks! That sound expensive. How long can I drive it like this without .. I dunno.. something bad happening? What is my recourse?

Former User

Transmission main bearings can be replaced. It's the input shaft bearing that usually fails. The cost is minimal if you can and are willing to do the work yourself. Check the FAQs sticky.

Root16

Right. Well, I won't be doing that anytime soon, but thanks for the link! What's the prognosis if I keep driving the car without tending to it?

Former User

Breakdown at an inopportune time. Eventual possible destruction of transmission, clutch, and flywheel.

ameer_vtec99

hi cheake maybe it bcuz the release bearing in your gear

Root16

Hmm? I don't understand what you said. edit: I think you mean you think the sound maybe is caused by the release bearing in my gear?

Just another added piece of info: when the engine is warm and in neutral and clutch engaged, it sounds like a fan is on and the sound isn't as loud/noticeable as when the engine is cold. Thanks again for all the help.