Isuzu DMax loud idle noise

[Natz22495]

Urgent Help!

I have a 2014 2wd manual Isuzu DMax eith 142xxx kms on the clock. When in idle (and generally when the car is warm), the ute makes a loud crunching type noise. When I push the clutch in, the noise goes away.

Have taken to a mechanic who said gearbox bearing is collapsed so need a new gearbox & would put a new clutch in too.

Went to a Gearbox specialist for another opinion, they said it is not the gearbox at all, it is only the clutch that needs replacing due to a clutch bearing.

Anyone else have a similar problem and what was the outcome?? I dont want to replace something that doesn't need replacing!

Cheers!

[geeves]

My money is on the clutch bearing. First mechanic heard you coming