clutch/transmission noise

[dgrun]

Hi,
My 89 CSX has had this "problem" just about since it was new. The only time it went away for awhile was when a new clutch was installed, but then it came back.

the "problem" is that there is a "shirrrring" noise made when the car is in neutral. If I push the clutch pedal in and let it out (still in neutral) this noise goes away.

It sounds as if something is rubbing. (I, honestly, don't know enough about clutches/transmissions to be more specific.)

Is there an adjustment that can make this go away? or, am I such a horrible driver that I somehow caused this to happen.

Any help/info/suggestions/opinions on what to look for would be very helpful to me.

thanks again.
DG

[Turbo Joe]

that noise sounds like your throwout bearing. when your driving do you keep your foot on the clutch pedal? even a little pressure will prematurly wear the throwout bearing.

[dgrun]

Joe,

As far as I can tell, I keep my foot off the clutch. perhaps I'm wrong.

either way, thanks for the info and I'll see if that is the problem. At least now I have a direction to go in.

have a great day,
DG