It is just a guess that it is the throwout bearing. Usually they make noise when you step on the clutch, not the other way around. The way you "fix" this is to remove the transmission and clutch. Normally you just replace everything in the clutch including the throwout bearing. It is also a good time to check over the transmission and replace the oil, any leaking seals, roll pin, etc. This can be done by someone with some skills on cars, it is not too difficult. The hardest part is the physical removal of the transmission, it is large, awkward, and heavy especially when working on jackstands and a creeper. With the help of assistants it is not too bad, the transmission is not all that big. Call one of the "D" venders and get all the clutch parts and info before you start. While you are doing this job you also inspect the C/V boots and depending on the car it is a good idea to remove the half-shafts and relubricate the joints. If the clutch line has not been upgraded to the braided hose that should be done too. Inspect the clutch master and slave cylinders and if they are leaking they should also be replaced at this time. At the very least they should be flushed with fresh brake fluid. Finally after replacing the clutch and trans go over the gearshift linkage. Clean, lubricate, and check the adjustments. When ordering all these parts a good spare part to also have is a pivot bolt for the shift linkage. If it ever breaks you cannot shift. It is a "special" shoulder bolt and not easily available when you need it on a weekend! Keep it in the glove box and if you ever need it at least a mechanic could put it in for you. You should definately have the Workshop Manual to guide you and a full set of metric wrenches and sockets. A good flat level floor, creeper, jackstands, and jack are also important. You can use the floor jack to remove and replace the trans with your helpers holding the trans on the jack as you handle the jack up and down. I have done the automatic trans which is larger and heavier all by myself but the 5-speed is a little harder because you have to go in and out of the clutch so everything has to be very lined up, especially when reinstalling. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Elgersma" <delorean@xxxx> wrote: > For some years now, I have been hearing a high pitch sound from the > clutch. I know it is coming from the clutch because when I lightly > press down on the clutch pedal the sound goes away. I do not intend > to drive the car this way for the rest of its life so only having > heard from somebody a while back that the fall-out bearing is > causing the noise. If so, can an amateur garage mechanic like > myself, repair this problem?? > JohnE > 10250