Throw out or input bearing ???
 

I've searched, found posts and problems but no real answers.

I have a loud whining noise when i let the clutch out. It didn't have it when i first got the car. And seems like its gotten louder and worse now. Doesn't seem to have any real problems other than the noise. I have about 44k miles on it. It had 10k when i got it.

Any sugestions? or experiences?

I went to dealership and they charged me for a transmission fluid change and then said it didn't fix it and it would be around 350-400$ to change the bearing, that ..that is what they believe it is......

2006 rx8

throw out bearing, may as well change the flywheel and the clutch.

eeh... what kind of price should i be expecting??

If i'm not mistaken..it should be under warranty untill 45k right?

Whirring with the clutch out is the throwout as mentioned, but I will say that this throwout is pretty noisy even when new. I have had two now and they all make noise. I say this as you may not have a failure, just noise. Someone with experinence should take a listen before you swap them.

The bearing is cheap. Like $25 bucks or something. Not worth even remembering.

In any case, this can be done on jackstands. Otherwise, you are going to be paying hundreds for what might not even be a problem.