Whine

I don't think it's a new clutch. I can contact the PO and ask.
Yes, right as the clutch starts to engage and before the car starts to move.
If I'm dropping it, I'll replace the TOB and the Pilot.
(sorry to have hijacked this thread; but it's better than a duplicate one, lol)

Well in your case it would have to be the pilot, TO, or a new clutch that hasn't worn in yet.

(A new one is best actually, becuase people who answer might not give an answer that is specific to the problem)
In other words, you could end up doing a bunch of unnecesary stuff.