Q: Rattling noise when idling
The clutch bearing seems to have gone bad. There is a rattling noise when idling that goes away when the clutch is pressed.
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The clutch release bearing is the most likely cause of this noise. If so, then the transmission would need to be removed to service it. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come to you and run a diagnostic on your faulty clutch issue.
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