Clattering sound

[Daston]

Hi guys

Just got back from an evening out and got stuck in some unexpected traffic. When I put the car out of gear I could hear a rattle/clatter coming from the transmission tunnal. However it goes away as soon as the clutch is put in. Am I right in thinking this could be a clutch release bearing on the way out? She pulls just as strong as before and can hold the rev's and agressive gear changes well. I fear I may have damaged it a bit when showing up a 911

[PetrolHeadPete]

certainly sounds like the release bearing
never heard of anyone frying one through
spirited use though...that normally knackers
the friction plates
does it do it cold and hot?

[Daston]

It does it from cold.

The noise goes away as soon as pressure is applied to the pedal however it gets a lot worse when the pedal is just off the floor and then goes when the pedal is on the floor

[Jim Green]

Definately sounds like the Clutch Release Bearing on it's way out. Will be noisy and annoying but will still hold up for quite a while.