Originally Posted by 95_318SLT

Ok, just making sure we're on the same page with the noise... sounds to me from your description like it's the throwout bearing as well. And yes the throwout bearing is the "clutch release bearing."

I'm always weary about the quality of parts sold on ebay like that, but it's definately a good price. I've just had too much experience in the past with cheap clutch discs "chattering" while starting from a stop.