Distinguish if a problem I have is my clutch release bearing or something else….

The noise is there when you lift the clutch up in neutral (not really loud) and it does go again when I dip the clutch…. Ok…..

But, the noise is there also when I pull away in first, not really a grinding noise but there is an annoying noise there, once you hit second and third it’s gone.

Before I got the car last year it has just had a new clutch fitted. The noise seemed to be apparent not long after I had it, but I have not worried about it.

My mate told me that the clutch release bearing is an additional part for a clutch kit and doesn’t always get replaced, is that true? And is this likely my problem?

The box feels 100% no jumping outta gears or trouble getting in gear (even reverse!) The clutch is the same, very good, but it was new so I expected that…. My main concern is just establishing exactly what the problem is really, If it is the box or something, no problem as at some point the car will be off the road (again! ) for a engine rebuild I’m saving for…. But in the mean time if I can get the release bearing sorted I will, anyone know how much they are and how much a garage would sting me for replacing it?

Cheers all.