'rattly' Clutch/ Gearbox

[Yeedogga]

Hi all,

New to this board but enjoying reading through eveything!!

I have an r33 Gts-t Series 2. Std clutch as far as i know, bought it 2nd hand locally nothing in the receipts to say its been touched.

P/O ran Royal Purple syth gearbox oil.

With the clutch engaged (foot to the floor) quiet as a mouse- but

With the clutch disengaged (foot off) there is a rattling noise coming from the bellhousing/ gearbox area. As soon as i depress the clutch again the noise stops immediately.

The noise has become louder in the last month or so (i probably drive it harder than the P/O did)

There is also some shudder when pulling away under low revs or when i ride it a bit too much (been there since i bought it about 2 months ago)

Im thinking its the release bearing or something that is rattling but would like to know if anyone else has had similar probs.

Cheers all,

Chris

[Yeedogga]

Going to answer my own post- I found another topic on this and it looks like its the mainshaft bearing-

Is it going to be worthwhile to have it replaced or wait until i replace the clutch?

Is there a risk of it seizing/ damaging something else?

[battery]

i got the same problem i think its the input shaft....

im replacing mine cause its farken loud and it pisses me off so bad!