If the noise is there when it is in neutral with the engine running but then goes away when the clutch is pressed I'd put money on the thrust bearing. If the bearing is loosly dragging on the pressure plate fins with the clutch released and is full of clutch dust it will sound pretty average. Try to confirm by loosening off the clutch fork to pull the bearing away from the pressure plate. The bearing should stop moving and go quiet.
Glen
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