I got a question about a clutch noise. I was trying to sell my 01 TA 6 speed with a recent spec stage 3 clutch. The clutch has less than 17,000 miles on it. It just started making what I would call a growling noise from the clutch/tranny. It only happens when the clutch is down. It happens in neutral also, but the noise sounds worse when going into gear. It is really unfortunate that this just started when I was trying to sell it. I did not want to have to put more money into this car. I would like to know what the problem could be before taking it apart. It drives fine just makes that horrible noise when clutch is down. Once I let it up it's fine

 

Sounds like a pilot bearing or release bearing.

 

I'll look into it. Thanks for the quick reply

 

Most likely a pilot related issue as a release bearing will not typically make noise when the pedal is depressed. Let me know if you have any further questions.

 

well it turned out to be the pilot. It was destroyed