Clutch or Transmission Noise - Help

[Jmiller911]

used: Hey

I own a 2000 328i sedan. I have been noticing a noise over the normal tire noise while I'm driving. Sound to me like maybe a bearing. The noise goes away if I put in the clutch while driving and kicks back in when I let it out. Could it be the clutch - I feel no slipping going on? The car has 76,000 miles. Any ideas??

Thanks
Jim

[bad man working]

Doubt it’s the clutch then you release the clutch the clutch bearing isn’t turning, more likely diff or gearbox. Is it road speed or gear ratio related????

[jnstrcklnd]

My 1990 525i does the same thing, sounds like a wheeeering noise, until clutch is in. I thought it was the throw out bearing for clutch. The faster I go, the higher pitch it is.