Strange whirling sound.....

[AcuraNSX]

Hello every NSX enthusiast,

I seem to have a slight whirling sound that seems to sound like a pulley or something from the engine bay. When I lightly press on the clutch pedal, the noise goes away. I have noticed this noise every time I turn on my 97 NSX, manual transmission. Anyone have any idea what this could mean. The noise stays completely gone from the moment I press the clutch pedal to all the way to the floor. I really can't tell if it's there at higher road speeds because it isn't loud enough. Please let me know what you guys think.

 

[Larry Bastanza]

This is the throw out bearing making noise when it is unloaded (clutch pedal out). Probably not a big deal. Mine has been doing that for years.

How many miles on your clutch?

HTH,
LarryB

 

[AcuraNSX]

9,800 miles on the clutch, 9,800 miles on the car......i assume it's okay Larry? Thanks!

 

[Larry Bastanza]

I would just keep an "ear" on it. As mentioned Mine has been whining a little for years now. When the clutch wears I will replace it, and I am sure that after not so long it will start whining again.

HTH,
LarryB