<syed087@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi my name is Syd and I have a 96 Civic EX w/ a manual tranny. For a
> few weeks now ive been hearing a wierd noise from my engine bay, like
> a whirring noise, but when i put my clutch in, the noise dissapears.
> the problem is on and off, but now a major problem has occured. I went
> to start my car the other day and it starts fine, but i cant put it
> into any gear at all, and when i try, the gears will start to grind.
> when the cars off, i can put it into any gear i want with no problems.
> Theres plenty of clutch fluid and the clutch pedal goes up and down
> smoothly, so i have no idea whats going on.

Just a guess but I would check the slave cylinder operation. From your
description, however, I would suspect a failed throwout bearing.

DaveD
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