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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: stainesy on 14 February 2011, 20:13

Title: whining
Post by: stainesy on 14 February 2011, 20:13: what cause a whining gearbox?
also what makes an engine whiny?

my car is very whiny
also my gearbox whines aswell

just wondered what causes it and how to stop it
Title: Re: whining
Post by: harlemex on 14 February 2011, 20:23: worn bearings in both.
Title: Re: whining
Post by: stainesy on 14 February 2011, 20:28: Quote from: harlemex on 14 February 2011, 20:23
worn bearings in both.

wich engine bearing would it be?
Title: Re: whining
Post by: Wayne on 14 February 2011, 20:37: Quote from: stainesy on 14 February 2011, 20:28
Quote from: harlemex on 14 February 2011, 20:23
worn bearings in both.

wich engine bearing would it be?

Could be any one, does it increase with revs.
Title: Re: whining
Post by: stainesy on 14 February 2011, 20:39: Yes it does on tickover but when driving you can't reay hear it.
Title: Re: whining
Post by: Wayne on 14 February 2011, 20:40: Quote from: stainesy on 14 February 2011, 20:39
Yes it does on tickover but when driving you can't reay hear it.

I would start with checking your alternator and cam belt tensioner.
Title: Re: whining
Post by: harlemex on 14 February 2011, 20:40: Agreed with Wayne, good advice.
Title: Re: whining
Post by: stainesy on 14 February 2011, 21:02: Ok will do. I need to replace the alternator anyway as mine in cracked all the way through on the braket bit.
Title: Re: whining
Post by: javalin on 17 February 2011, 13:04: Change the gearbox oil (VW), and check condition of gearbox engine mount too. Won't solve it, but made it quieter on mine.

James
Title: Re: whining
Post by: Len on 17 February 2011, 13:07: Quote from: stainesy on 14 February 2011, 21:02
Ok will do. I need to replace the alternator anyway as mine in cracked all the way through on the braket bit.

That would cause a whiney noise! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: whining
Post by: Khare on 17 February 2011, 13:20: Mine whines, sounds like a supercharger!

On mine it's the cambelt tensioner :smiley:
Title: Re: whining
Post by: Len on 17 February 2011, 13:23: Now that is wishful thinking Khare! :grin:
Title: Re: whining
Post by: Khare on 17 February 2011, 13:37: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Hey, it's psychological!
Title: Re: whining
Post by: stainesy on 17 February 2011, 19:31: ok great cheers will replace alternator and gearbox oil when i get a chance.

what should i look for when checking gearbox engine mount. also is that the one at front next to starter motor?
Title: Re: whining
Post by: harlemex on 18 February 2011, 13:03: a gearbox mount wont stop the whine, in my opinion neither will new oil. Been there done that. :undecided:
Title: Re: whining
Post by: javalin on 18 February 2011, 14:31: no, I mean the one at the back engine bay, passenger side. (so right hand rear as you look in the bay)

>a gearbox mount wont stop the whine, in my opinion neither will new oil
no it won't but old oil and a knackered mount didn't help mine not-whine.

J
Title: Re: whining
Post by: sharki786 on 18 February 2011, 21:05: got same prob with mine. the gearbox mount (if fecked) would have brown oil all over it