[pantdino]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

That's the throw out bearing, it's normal. If you get a screeching sound get it replaced. Until then turn up the tunes.

I don't think so. The TOB should only be spinning under load when the clutch is pushed IN. With the clutch out it's just sitting there between parts and should not be spinning, therefore not making noise.


Trannies have an input shaft that spins whenever the clutch is out (engaged). If the bearings on that shaft go bad it makes noise.


Have a tech listen to your car-- some slight noise is normal just from the gears in the tranny spinning when the clutch is out, but it should not be a grinding noise.