Mechanice whine when clutch pedal depressed

[TwiztedParallel]

Hey guys and gals, Ive noticed recently that whenever I depress the clutch pedal that I get a really wierd mechanical whining noise. :confused: The only way I can describe it is that it sounds exactly like the A/C compressor when it is compressing. This is my first standard car and I didnt know if this was normal or not, but its pretty loud. Anyone know what it is or what is wearing out on me? Thanks a bunch!

[turbozxi]

Gearbox bearing.. Probably get louder when you rev the engine.. :cry:

[TwiztedParallel]

Actually it only happens when I press the clutch pedal. I searched a bit more and throw-out bearing is comming up a lot, could that be it? Other than that the pedal pressure is nice and stiff and there are no abnormal clunks that I can hear.

[WhiteGLX]

if its teh wrong or old throw out bearing itll deff make that noise, its a stock 5spd right, not swapped to 5spd?

[Drunk Bastard]

its the throw out bearing.

[max_misawa]

it could be pilot bushing, input shaft bearing(s), or TOB

Max

[frozencoconutz]

Actually it only happens when I press the clutch pedal. I searched a bit more and throw-out bearing is comming up a lot, could that be it? Other than that the pedal pressure is nice and stiff and there are no abnormal clunks that I can hear.

TwiztedParallel...have you solved you problem?...just wondering...

[drew935]

it's the throw out bearing This makes noise when the clutch is depressed. The pilot bearing will make noise with the clutch not depressed. That means while you're in a driving.

[Pancor]

If the noise is mecca nice, why do you want to fix it?

[darren240]

i got the same problem. when i let go of the clutch it whines, but then it goes away after a few mins of driving. i think its the clutch slave, but havent really had a chance to look at it yet.

[Tygma]

nope not the slave. i have a brand new slave and mine does it.

[ledzeppelin240]

A throw out bearing will only make noise when the clutch is depressed cause that is the only time it is being used...The pilot bearing will make a noise when the engine is idleing and in gear with the clutch depressed. This is because they are now spinning at a different RPM...