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!

[r_towle]

you can sometimes tell if its the TO bearing by tapping or slightly leaning your foot on the pedal....it changes the tone of the bearing with just a hair of tension.

For the clutch.
Clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, cup bushing for clutch release fork, flywheel o-ring, pilot bearing.

Might consider rear main seal while you are there, also front main seal on the tranny.
This is one of those "last time you are going in there" type repairs on a classic car.

There may be one more piece that I cant remember but I am sure someone will step in and correct me for my failing memory.

Rich