My sister's car has started making a grinding/rattling noise from the transmission. I searched and it sounds like a pretty common problem. There wasn't any warning signs, she just started it one day and it made the sound. It happens when ever the clutch is released, doesn't matter if it is in neutral or in gear, moving or not and it doesn't vary with RPM's. I can make it go away by engaging the clutch, but the sound doesn't stop for about two seconds after the pedal is pushed. From other threads most people agree that this is the sign of a transmission bearing.
I assumed that a transmission bearing would only make noise while it was moving. Is it a part of the clutch going out instead? Anybody been able to fix this problem with out replacing the transmission?
Thanks.