clutch or transmission problems

[Blaine0002]

Id say the first is the throw out bearing. Second could be your shift linkage seeing how you cant go into second I would try and replace that first and see if it fixes the problem with your shifting.

is the throw out bearing a major issue and should i replace it asap?

once i get the shift linkage replaced ill let you know how it shifts.
thanks for the quick replies.

[JFM]

Id say the first is the throw out bearing. Second could be your shift linkage seeing how you cant go into second I would try and replace that first and see if it fixes the problem with your shifting.

[Stoner Sam23]

the noise is a bearing. either throw out bearing or pilot bearing. the grinding could be a syncro. I know enough about transmission ploblems to stay away from them. they aren't cheap to fix. buy one that works right.

[Blaine0002]

Aside from the fact that it doesnt go into 2nd (which im atributing to my shift linkage not being changed yet) ive been hearing a whirring noise when i put the car in neutral and release the clutch. it goes away immediately after i put the clutch in again. is this some kind of bearing?
Im also having an issue where i sometimes put it into first and it doesnt let me until i drop to a certain speed (which is normal) but sometime it takes it and grinds into place... this also happens when im stopped, in neutral and put it into first.
What could this be?