I have a 97 civic dx and it has been making a rattling noise when idling,and I thought to believe it was the clutch for sure,and got a new clutch thinking for sure it was going to solve the problem,but it didn't.So it's making a off and on rattling noise in the tranny area and when the noise is loud I press on the clutch pedal and it stops,but continues to make it and I can't figure out what it is,if anyone has had the same problem or knows something could you please LKM.....thanks for looking.....

 

If the noise goes away when you press the clutch pedal (in neutral, at a stop) it is probably the main shaft input bearing going bad.

 

Thanks,I'm assuming that means my transmission is going out right?

 

It sounds like it but I would take the car to a shop and let them hear the noise for diagnosis.

 

Thanks I appreciate your help!!