Mitsubishi eclipse 95 manual transmission problem?

Question

i recently started having problems with my car

about 2 weeks ago i noticed the car vibrated when accelerating from a stop to first gear but only for about 2 seconds as i realeased the clutch

but now the problem is much worst

it now also makes a loud rattling noise when i press the clutch down no matter what gear im in even neutral

i check the hydralic fluid and it was a bit low so i topped it off

still that didnt do anything

the car runs fine and it doesnt slip, surprisingly, but still the noise is like if someone stuck a spoon down the sinks garbage disposal.

and this only happends when the clutch is pressed down

im planning on pulling the tranny off tommorow but im not sure what i should be looking for in particular,

should i replace the clutch, throwout bearings, or do you think it could be the transmissinon itself, although i doubt since problem only happends when clutch is pressed

any advise is welcomed thanks !

Answer 1

The loud, rattling noise when the clutch is depressed is the throwout bearing. It's dry, worn out and needs replacing. Since you'll have to pull the tranny and clutch to get at it you might as well replace the clutch also as it is probably close to going as well. And don't forget the pilot bearing while you're in there. No sense in having to do it twice in a short time.