Loud whining noise

[jfenton954]

Hi I have a 2001 Jetta GL 2.0l gas 5 speed with 190k. It makes a loud whining sound when in 5th gear @ 3600 rpm's... Only at that range.. Not at 34,35,37, or 38 or after. It sounds like I needs another gear. I've replaced plugs-bosh platinum +4, ngk wires, new coil, air filter, fuel filter, cleaned MAF sensor, oil change and a lot of other things. Please let me know if I can do anything else. Thanks

[Doctle Odd]

It could be a release bearing or the wife's mother...

[gupsterg]

or the kids?

[jfenton954]

Lol not married so not her!! What bearing? In the clutch?

[Doctle Odd]

It's only a maybe, could be something resonating at that RPM like a heat shield, without being near the car it's hard to say. Dip the clutch at 3600 RPM (which is high for a diesel) and see if it changes sound or stops