Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

Grinding sound when releasing clutch (2000 2.5l)

Justanotherjeepguy

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Hey again Tj forum,

Yet another noise coming from my 2000 Jeep TJ 2.5l manual 5-speed with 150k miles.

As I pull out the clutch while in first gear, I get a grinding sound. Once I have my foot completely off the clutch, it stops. Then, a lot of times when I get to around 2,700-3,000 RPMs, I start getting the grinding again. It also seems to be worse for a split second when I quickly push in the clutch and release the gas.

If I’m in neutral and I rev the engine to 2,500-3,000 and quickly take my foot off the gas, I also get the similar nasty grinding sound.

Not sure exactly how to describe the sound, but it’s very metallic—like two metal plates grinding and vibrating.

I recently changed the transmission, t-case, and differential fluids with what the community members recommended.

What should I look at first to fix this noise/problem?

Thank you guys for all the help.
 
Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts