Clutch making noises

1998 GEO METRO
144,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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NIAGARABOB
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1998 Geo Metro 5 speed standard. When clutch is pushed right down for first gear it makes a grinding/rattling noise, and when raised a bit i can go. All gears do this but i can still drive. It just started out of nowhere.
May 7, 2011 at 8:27 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Throwout bearing going bad
May 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its internal with the clutch assy,have the clutch assembly checked out-pilot bushing, disc,pressure plate and throwout/release bearing
May 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM
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