2005 1.6 16V Grinding noise from clutch/gearbox

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2005 (05)
Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 125000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: LHD (Europe)
Engine name: TU5 16-valve (110 PS)
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Hope some one can help me to confirm the source of the grinding noise I hear from gearbox.

in idle clutch released or pressed no noise
in 1st 2nd and 3rd, in acceleration or deceleration I can hear a grinding noise, suspect of clutch release bearing
in steady state, constant speed the noise disappear

in 4th and 5th no noise at all.

Previous owner (sold me the car as is) was told it is not the release bearing but the input shaft bearing.

Can someone with some experience confirm this ? I would like to avoid replacing release bearing (and clutch) and leave me with the same noise. Either I would like to save me the time and cost for a gearbox stripdown.

Thanks
Marco
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Model: C3 Pluriel - with or without roof
Year: 2003 (53)
Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 90000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: ET3 16-valve (90 PS)
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mmd78 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:52 pm I would like to avoid replacing release bearing (and clutch) and leave me with the same noise. Either I would like to save me the time and cost for a gearbox stripdown.
Hi mmd78

It is easier to pick up a second hand gearbox, in good condition than to recondition a broken one.
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