Gearbox or thrust bearing?

[hardassfunk]

Recently bought a Suzuki Baleno 1.6 as a small project.I've replaced the front subframe and the other problem is/was/maybe the thrust bearing? . . . . . with the engine running and out of gear theres a slight grinding noise,as soon as you press the clutch the noise goes! it has this same noise in all gears as soon as you press the clutch the noise goes.Also it seemed when I took me foot off the throttle it slowed down more than it should.Today ive taken the gearbox out and on the clutch pressure plate there is some marks as tho its been rubbing on something! Ive since found out that these have shyt gearboxes so I'm unsure if i should replace the clutch and thrust bearing and stick this gearbox back on or spend £60 on another gearbox from a srapyard that I'm told is fine

[RobMorris]

Ive just had a similar prob. Press the clutch and the noise goes.
I was told it was the clutch bearing so replaced it. problem still there so I'm told its the input bearing in the gearbox, so ive a replacement box do stick in whilst crossing my fingers!

[hardassfunk]

Thanks for the reply,decided to contact the previous owner and see if the gearbox has had any work donr to it as theres fresh gasket sealer on :/ . . . . . One more question when you buy a clutch kit for a car does it come with the pressure plate,friction disk and release bearing?

[HARDCORE]

In my experience it can be a bit hit & miss as to whether you get a release bearing in a 'kit' so best to ask when you order

[hongkongphooey]

If the noise goes when the clutch is depressed,then it's normally the g/box input shaft bearing. If it's the other way around,then it's the clutch release bearing.

[hardassfunk]

Thanks for your replies,i decided to split the gearbox and when it came apart two ball bearings and a small spacer came out so i guess theres my problem! . . .back to the scrap yard tommorrow to take a gearbox out