A4 2.0 Tdi clutch issue

[michaelreddo]

Hi, just purchased a 2005 A4 2.0 Tdi 140 s-line avant. Its done 88000 miles. I think there may be an issue with the clutch, just hoping someone may be able to confirm this or perhaps suggest a different issue that this may be. On driving it makes a kind of whirring sound which is louder when using the clutch. You get some feeling of the turnover of the engine through the feel of th clutch too. On idle with the clutch out it sometimes sounds a bit coarse too> Any suggestions anyone. Many thanks

[trioptics130]

sounds like the clutch release bearing may be showing signs of wear and dry