Whirring noise that disappears when clutch pedal is pressed down

1. steve172 L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Stirlingshire Posts: 36 Saxo VTS

   #1 8th July 2011, 22:29

   Hi folks, still looking for a VTS to buy and came across a nice example, however it suffers the same whirring noise as the one I saw before it which is a whirring noise at idle that disappears when the clutch is pressed. I've done a bit of reading on here and the general consensus is the clutch release bearing or clutch, as the seller mentioned on both occasions.
   
   But in theory, the clutch release bearing doesn't even spin until you press the clutch pedal? Therefore, it should be a spigot bearing in the gearbox?
   
   Can anyone advise as to what is causing the issue?
   
   TIA
   Steve
2. petrolhead_19 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2010 preston Posts: 342 DRZ400 dual sport, cbr400rr

   #2 8th July 2011, 22:52

   i have the same problem with my vtr, but my clutch is slipping and will probably go on me very soon lol. i thought it was the release bearing at first but realised it only spins when clutch is in so not sure, not really fussed as i have a vts coming soon that im stripping for parts and putting engine in mine
3. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #3 9th July 2011, 18:31

   input shaft bearing in the box