Throw-out bearing?, Help with diagnosis please Options

[rjames]

When pressing down on the clutch pedal (clutch disengaged) I hear a high pitch whining/whirring noise. Happens whether the car is moving or not. Noise does not happen with the clutch engaged. (clutch pedal released) Car shifts pretty good, but I think I'm running out of room to adjust the clutch on the clutch cable. (Another issue that probably points to something needing replacement)

I've been searching through posts for an hour and my best guess is throwout bearing. Yes? No?

And whatever it is, can I make repair without removing the engine?

Thanks!

[jcd914]

Don't forget about the pilot bearing!
It only comes into use when the clutch is disengaged and the crank turns different speed than the trans mainshaft/clutch disc. Not a common failure but is commonly left out of a clutch job.
If the noise does not start until the clutch is disengaged (not just when you start pushing on the pedal) it could be the pilot bearning.
The throw out bearing will usually start making noise when you get some pressure on it from pushing the pedal down but before the clutch is disengaged.

You can also adjust the cable too tight so when you push the pedal all the way to the floor the TO bearing & pressure plate make noise from going to far.


Jim