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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ross2 on 27 October 2007, 21:28

Title: noise when changing gear
Post by: ross2 on 27 October 2007, 21:28

i have a mk3 gti 16v, over the last week or so the car has developed a whine type noise on the intial gear change in every gear, it happens at a certain point on the clutch engaging a gear, when the clutch is halfway up from engaging a gear it makes a whine noise for a split second.
i experimented today when i heard the noise at gear change i held the clutch at a certain point and continued to make noise.
if anyone can understand what i have just rambled on about can they lend some advice lol
many thanks

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: jamesd0015 aka jimgti on 27 October 2007, 21:35

Sounds like you've found the problem yourself, slipping clutch.

Your clutch is on its way out. :cry:

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: ross2 on 27 October 2007, 22:08

nope new clutch less than a thousand miles ago and the clutch has never slipped once and car pulls like an absolute dream. :undecided:

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: bunter on 27 October 2007, 22:31

release bearing? dodgy synchro mesh?

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: ross2 on 27 October 2007, 22:54

if its a dodgy release bearing then thats fine i can get that replaced, what if dodgy syncro mesh?

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: bunter on 28 October 2007, 08:06

dodgy synchro would mean either a gearbox rebuild or source a decent second hand one :)

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: ross2 on 28 October 2007, 11:16

how long does it take to fit a different box on these?
i can probably source a second hand box but just need it fitting

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: ross2 on 28 October 2007, 12:12

just to clarify the noise isnt constant when in gear its just on the initial gear change for a fraction of a second you get a quick groan, but when in gear and running the car is absolutely superb and pulls very strong indeed, when in gear and moving the car is quiet and very fast no noise whatsoever, just on the initial gear change when releasing clutch up past mid engage you get a groan for quite literally a millisecond lol.
could it be just somet needing adjusting or lubing maybe?

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: bunter on 28 October 2007, 14:22

hmm, i would contact robiwill on this site via pm and ask him, hes very helpful and knows far more than i do. also handy that he breaks plenty of mk3`s, he would certainly know the answers for you :)

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: Rmachines on 28 October 2007, 16:26

Does it sound like a growl/grindy whine noise?  Its one of those noises thats hard to explain...  but i think i know what you mean. 

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: ross2 on 28 October 2007, 18:13

its like when you drag a heavy chair across a wooden floor kinda if you get me lol, but imagine that but fainter

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: Rmachines on 28 October 2007, 18:32

Yes i think i know what you mean.  I think i have the same problem!  i have put it down to play in the gear box bearings but im not sure to be honnest!

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: bunter on 28 October 2007, 18:46

id defo change the release bearing, its a cheap and quick fix. you never know!! good luck :)

Title: Re: noise when changing gear
Post by: ross2 on 28 October 2007, 19:04

ok is it a straight forward job for a non mechanic to change the release bearing or would you recommend a garage to do it?