Noisey tranny again

EGG80X · Postby **EGG80X** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:41 pm

I noticed recently my gearbox is a bit noisey, a rapid rattling sound.... when its about 2000-2500rpm off throttle and about 1/4 throttle, The noise is not there when it is out of gear rolling or clutch is out of gear. Its not that loud but I do notice it when the roof is up

Please help!!!

EGG80X · Postby **EGG80X** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:54 pm

anyone?

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:46 am

Are you sure it's not a heat shield or some other thing attached/near the transmission?

Could be worn bearings or selectors - both are a gearbox out and disassemble job.

OMY005 · Postby **OMY005** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:52 am

http://www.aus-cartalk.com/viewtopic.ph ... 44846dd9f3

I had a listen to the car from the post above, it sounded similar to mine just a tiny bit louder.
I notice that when I have my hard-top on there is a very slight noise coming from the gearbox. Cant hear it at all with the soft-top up though.

Andrew.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:55 am

Are the rubber shift lever boots OK? Could be letting normal noises through too.

metris · Postby **metris** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:58 am

this sounds similar to my car... there is this quiet but harsh rattle coming from the gearbox or diff... but seems to be mostly on deceleration.
i hope its just my shift lever boot.

how do you check that?

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:07 am

Remove the centre console. Then remove the rubber boot (called an insulator) - it could be split and broken - around the gear lever and you'll see a smaller one where the lever goes into the gearbox.

metris · Postby **metris** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:07 pm

cheers thanks!

will check it out...

EGG80X · Postby **EGG80X** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:06 pm

hmmm its getting a bit annoying now, using different gear box oil had quiten it down a bit

check both the rubber boots... no rips

ummm seems like now the rattles happens even with the clutch depress/disengage. It rattles only at 1900-2100rpm on and off throttle

metris · Postby **metris** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:10 pm

It could be the compression plate touching the flywheel... or something along those lines...

i am no mechanic so possibly suggest this idea to one, and see what they have to say.

I was told that this is why my car was making that noise.

Hope this helps...