Strange sound when clutch is pressed in

[automatic]

When the clutch is pressed in there is a slight vibration in the pedal and a noise that sounds like a loose belt spinning. When I release the clutch pedal the noise goes away.

The noise is audible in neutral or any gear, its not too loud, I don't notice it unless the windows are down. I just noticed this a couple days ago and as much as I've been looking for an excuse to get a lightened flywheel i'd rather not have to do any major work right now. Any thoughts?

[ak96ss]

Throwout bearing gets my vote.

[jetteman]

i second the throwout bearing.

[ten2doyle102]

i would have to agree as well. is it the original clutch or did you recently have it replaced.

[Pedro]

throwout bearing x4

[automatic]

If the throwout bearing is the problem, what does that mean to me in the short term? Is this something I should get in to a shop asap to have looked at or is it something that I can let ride? Also what would be involved for repair?

[b318isp]

You're looking at a new clutch kit. Plan for doing it in the near future as the bearing can be noisy for a while without being a problem.