Clicking in the clutch or transsmission

[Dr3wStx]

97 AWD

I have a clicking noise in first and second gear only under accelleration it has been going on for over 8 months now.
It sounds like its coming from the clutch/tranny area. It's a metallic clicking that increases in sound and frequency the faster I go.

Driving slowly in reverse will "sometimes" produce a a much louder and slower grinding/whineing noise, almost like something metal is spinning and being pushed against something that isnt moving. Sometimes I can feel the clicking through the gear shifter. Not always.

The clicks go away between shifts and any gear above second is fine.

Clutch still grabs well, shifting gears not a problem. It's not the CV shafts, wheel bearings, or the brakes.

I searched around and i'm leaning towards the TOB, but im not so sure because it doesn't make any noise when the clutch is pushed in or in neutral.

ideas?

 

[95mitseclipsegs]

My NT is doing the same thing but in Neutral it makes the same noise. I am leaning towards the TOB since I too can push in on the clutch and the noise goes away. I just have to wait and hope it doesn't go out before I get my new clutch kit.

 

[my dreamt dsm]

Im leaning towards throw out bearing. But I could be wrong. When my civic had a similar problem. I switch TOB and it went away. If you step on the clutch and the noise goes away. Could be the TOB. Good luck!

Man I feel sorry for dsm tranny problem people. It's a hassle. I'm myself is a victim right now and Jack from Jack's trans. is trying to help me.