everytime i push in the clutch it makes this grinding noise, also at the point where it engages all the way to release. My tranny fluid has been dripping from time to time (just a few drops 2-3), do i just need to change my tranny fluid or is the problem something else?

 

Either a clutch problem or the throwout bearing is shot.. After that I would say its a problem internally in the tranny.. Where is the tranny fluid dripping from on the trans?

 

i see a leak at the top of the tranny near the left side of the head

 

Fluid doesnt go up there.. I would guess thats a cam plug or dizzy seal..

 

what would cause the throwout bearing to be shot? also is it bad if i still drive the car with this problem? thanks for the replies.

 

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Shouldnt be a problem.. I have never seen a throwout bearing seize but maybe someone else has..

 

throw out bearing

 

sounds like a throwout bearing..

they will make noise for a while before they completly fail.

how long has it been since you replaced the clutch?

 

its been problably about 2500 miles.. what would happen if the throwout bearing completely fails?