Noise in Higher Gears

[steelforce]

I'm new here and hope to get some help.

My 2000 toyota echo 5 speed manual began making a noticable, but not really loud grinding sound up front, more like it was lacking lubrication somewhere. This happens to a greater degree in higher gears, and stops when clutch is depressed. what could possibly be the issue. it gets somewhat louder after several miles of driving, but not a horribly loud sound.

I'm getting an oil change tomorrow, should I ask them to change the trans oil also? if yes, how much should I expect that to cost?

Thanks!
SAM

[rippstik]

same thing happened to mine, and ended killing my tranny. Go to a tranny shop, and get the throwout bearing checked.

[Rollerscate]

Change the oil in the trans with "Red Line MT 90 4G oil" this will quite the operation of all gears and synchronizers. (It takes 2 qts)

As for the through out bearing, it will only be noisy when activated. (Clutch pedal depressed)

Rollerscate.