Throwout Bearing?

[VooDooXII]

I'm not quite sure what a throwout bearing is, but I know if they're worn out or in need of replacement, they'll squeak.

My dad's Volkswagen Golf TDI has about 78,xxx miles on it, and lately it's been making a sort of squeaky noise right when you start it up, and a bit when you take off from a stop. Also, its idle is a little rougher than normal.

My dad keeps saying it's "some transmission bearing" and the repair guy is telling him that he needs a new transmission. Is this really necessary? I mean he's saying we should look for a used transmission to replace this one. My dad's not too clear with me on the details right now but I'll come back and edit once I know exactly what's happening.

I guess I'm basically asking...what are the symptoms of a throwout bearing problem, does what I described sound like that sort of problem, and is replacing the transmission really a logical solution to this? I feel like replacing the transmission to fix such a problem is like buying a new cell phone because your battery died.

[insideoutPP]

if your throw-out bearing is going out, you should hear it squeak when the clutch is disengaged and the car is idling. usually when you lightly push on the clutch, the noise will go away.

however it could vary depending on how far gone it is.

http://www.novak-adapt.com/images/graphics/clutch_diagram.gif

that should help as a visual.

[VooDooXII]

That sounds like the problem. Visual certainly helps. Thanks!

[Tech5]

Yup and these are super easy to replace also!!!

I have done these about 100 times walkk in the parkk