2000 impreza outback sport

2.2L 5spd manual

85K miles

 

I have been noticing a low toned squealing sound from the front (maybe transmission/clutch) when I give fairly hard gas as im letting off of the clutch. It is not wheel spin. Im not sure but it may be coming from the clutch. It has only appeared in the last 3K miles or so, but it seems to be getting worse. No noticeable decline in performance though.

Any ideas what it might be and a remedy?

Could it be a worn clutch plate or bad throw off bearing?

 

Thanks!

Probably pilot or throwout bearing.

what cookie said.

 

nipper

Is it somthing i need to get cheked out/repaired right away?

Will it be expensive?

I can do a lot myself but digging into the transmission is a little above my abilities.

In all honesty it really is premature for a bearing to fail at this low a mileage (or have you been hard on the clutch.

Does the noise go away with your foot off the clutch?

 

nipper

nip,

 

mine was just beyond that mileage. My pilot bearing had no seal and the grease washed out if I recall correctly.

throwout bearing.

+1

nip,

 

mine was just beyond that mileage. My pilot bearing had no seal and the grease washed out if I recall correctly.

 

that would do it

 

nipper