2003 GU Td42ti Manual with 182 000kms

Only when cold I notice the sound
Press clutch pedal 1/3rd way down and the noise goes away.

I dont think its Thrust Bearing
I dont think its Input shaft Bearing


From googling and forum searching and with quite a few people who have it with different varying degrees
What seems to be the case is the exedy heavy duty clutch with the torsion springs used.
They get worn over time with the clutch usage.

From reading a few guys have changed clutch and its good again.
Even from this forum link. This guy had Nissan confirm it
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/nissa...d-noise-48808/

Car drives fine and shifts fine. No noise besides the gearbox chatter on low 1st and 2nd which is standard Patrol behaviour lol

Though with all this anecdotal evidence and reading I would still like you guys and your very informative input.

Im not concerned but i guess a discussion and ideas would be good

Thank you in Advance