1997 Dodge Avenger Transmission noise

1997 DODGE AVENGER
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JASONRUNNER
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My car makes a grinding noise when the car is in neutral. When the car is stationary and you push in the clutch the noise goes away. But when I'm driving and I have the clutch pushed in I can still hear the noise at times.

It seems to shift fine while driving and after it warms up the noise goes a way.

I bought a used transmission to replace it. But I am hesitant to change it because I was told if the clutch is in pushed in and I still hear the noise the problem is engine related.

What do you think?
Feb 21, 2010 at 1:52 PM
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CARADIODOC
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I'd suspect a worn throw-out bearing.

caradiodoc
Feb 26, 2010 at 4:00 AM