Whine that gets louder if the clutch is depressed? Recent full clutch job.

[Daeldalus]

I replaced all my clutch components about 7k miles ago as part of a manual swap. Everything was fine until about a week ago when I got a power steering type sound. I drained old ps fluid and put in new synthetic atf. That changed nothing. I have been trying to chase down the noise ever since.

I noticed that it was loud inside the car but not when I went to the engine bay. That led me to discover that the sound is louder when I press the clutch in. It is still slightly present when I am off the clutch but the sound at least doubles as I am pressing the clutch in.

Throw out bearing? Transmission? I don't have a clue. All the clutch pieces are brand new. Trans was reseal ed and new fluid

[AndrewBird]

Sounds like it could be the throwout bearing. Or maybe the pilot bearing. Going to have to pull the transmission to find out!

[Daeldalus]

Would my transmission make a noise like that if it is low on fluid? I just noticed that it is leaking even though I just put new seals in it.

[Daeldalus]

Why would my throw out bearing go bad in just 7k? I want to keep from having to do this job every 5 months.

[e30davie]

What sort of throw out bearing did you use? Good brand or a cheapy?

It's possible, though unlikely, that your new throw out bearing has seized.

[AndrewBird]

Why would my throw out bearing go bad in just 7k? I want to keep from having to do this job every 5 months.

Improper installation maybe or just a faulty part. You won't know for sure until you pull it apart.