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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: opel on 26 February 2007, 20:41

Title: whining in gear box
Post by: opel on 26 February 2007, 20:41

i got a whining noise from my gear box wot best way to sort it with out recon box

Title: Re: whining in gear box
Post by: irmscher on 26 February 2007, 20:55

have you checked the gearbox oil??  is it leaking??

If it's whining already, it's probably on it's way out.  You could try changing the oil for a decent synthetic.. might buy you some time before the inevitable

Title: Re: whining in gear box
Post by: Len on 27 February 2007, 09:15

Probably too late as its most likely the main shaft bearings. But check the oil first.

Title: Re: whining in gear box
Post by: opel on 27 February 2007, 20:00

checked the oil and replaced it but not a high spec oil but it still wines might have to try a better oil

Title: Re: whining in gear box
Post by: Len on 27 February 2007, 20:12

Use the thickest gearbox oil you can find.

Title: Re: whining in gear box
Post by: wernley8vgti on 28 February 2007, 18:55

hi pal same prob try mollyslip gearbox treatment,in youre box,you can get it from halfords for 6quid,it will improve youre box no end if no good still then recon or get a tdi box.