Clattering from clutch/flywheel area

[Robinson]

Started off as a sort of worn gearbox bearing noise at idle, something rattles occasionally when accelerating too, now it rattles loudly at idle as the car has a rough idle, which is something else to have a look at

Any ideas? the clutch works fine and the gearbox is on approx 100k apparently. It's a 318iS engine and box.

I doubt it's the gearbox, what clutch related usually makes these dodgy noises? How long does it usually last once it starts making noise too? I'm doing a track day tomorrow and off to the ring next weekend, luckily i have a few spare cars.

[Robinson]

Just to clarify yes the noise goes away if i depress the clutch pedal ;)

[E30BeemerLad]

the getrag boxes are known to "chatter", something to do with the layshaft bearings I believe. The uneven idle will be making it seem worse.

If it is this, which it sounds like it is, the box will be fine

[Robinson]

Hmmm. Dodgy.

I was all paranoid then

Bring on the abuse

[Dave_M3]

I'd put my money on it being the release bearing.
Even if it was its only a minor problem that can be done eventually when time permits
My track car is after devloping the same problem

*Edit*

Oops, I spoke too soon. should have waited for the page to load properly

I didn't know the gearbox had rattle problems at all. Learn something new everyday

[Theo]

Another Ringer from Tunbridge Wells eh?