clutch noise

1997 NISSAN MICRA
70,000 MILES • V10 • 2WD • MANUAL
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ALEXWEISS20
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I have a 1997 Nissan micra that makes a whistling/screaching noise then the clutch pedal is up. It has 70,000 miles on the clock and is 13 years old. I have been told it is the release/Thrust bearing that is worn, will get worse and needs to be changed. I have also heard that it doesn't actually cause a problem and its just a noise. I dont know whether it really needs to be donw or not. Thank you.
Mar 14, 2011 at 1:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the throw out bearing is bad. Yes it will get worse.
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:09 AM
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GLOOT
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if it is the thrust bearing the noise will eventuraly get worse but it shouldnt cause any damage so would be worth to wait till the clutch needs changing as a garage will charge around £100 if your lucky to do it
Dec 3, 2011 at 12:13 AM
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