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      04-26-2012, 09:00 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by deploytosave View Post
ive always been told that if the clutch is out(foot not on pedal)
and you hear a grinding noise, its the TO bearing.. i had a 06 rsx type s that literally made this same exact noise, under the same circumstances, and sure enough, it was the TO bearing causing the issue... im fairly versed in automotive diag/repair... but my original question was if our warranty covers this, or if this part falls under a "normal wear and tear" part like a clutch disk
Again when foot is not on pedal the throw out bearing is not against the pressure place therefore not spinning and not able to make a bad bearing noise. In any case it sounds like something is wearing out prematurely and I would think would be covered by the dealer.
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