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Sounds like a throw out bearing to me too. Do you know if/when the clutch was last replaced? Did they do a throwout bearing at the same time? This would be a good time to check maintenance records if you got 'em.
It could also be the pilot bearing in the flywheel. I guess I wouldn't really be able to tell them apart without proper sound effects. If it is the pilot bearing, you can get away without fixing it for a bit longer, but it ain't gonna do the tranny shaft any good. Pilot bearings suck because its a $4 part, and 6 hours labor...
It should also make that sound though if you are in nuetral...might have to rev the engine up a little. If it doesn't make noise with the clutch in in nuetral, it could be something else. Also, see if you can make it quiet without pushing the clutch all the way down (but still completely disengaging it).... But I'd guess the throwout bearing is soon to be toast.
IF you can't fix it right away, this would be a good time to learn to shift without the clutch and use that bearing as little as possible....but don't grind the gears.
If you do fix it, you might as well do the whole clutch and throwout bearing and pilot bearing. No sense in doing that job twice....
Good luck!
-Matt
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