02 Maxima SE transmission/clutch problem. Help!

[BabyBoyyMax02]

Hey guys new to the site. About a month ago I was hearing a weird noise coming from the engine/transmission... I have an 02 Maxima SE, 5spd 3.5V6. The noise happened when I took my foot off the clutch. It was a constant grind noise that wasn't that noticeable or loud unless you have the hood open. It also to me sounded like there was a slight air leak but more or less a light grinding. When I engage the clutch it goes away. I brought it in to the local auto shop to get it checked out and he said it for sure was the throw out bearing/ maybe clutch issues. So I picked up a new clutch and throw out bearing and just completed the transmission swap lastnite. Put everything back together, started it up and the noise was still there... Neone have ne ideas of what else this could be? I'm most likely going to stop by the Nissan dealership and get it checked out but I'd save me the hassle of running out there if someone knows what this is or has had the problem. Thanks. Brian

[here_i_go]

I am experiencing the same problem. It does it the worse when the car is on an incline. I have not taken it to a repair shop yet.