whining

[stainesy]

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

[harlemex]

worn bearings in both.

[stainesy]

worn bearings in both.

wich engine bearing would it be?

[Wayne]

worn bearings in both.

wich engine bearing would it be?

Could be any one, does it increase with revs.

[stainesy]

Yes it does on tickover but when driving you can't reay hear it.

[Wayne]

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.

[harlemex]

Agreed with Wayne, good advice.

[stainesy]

Ok will do. I need to replace the alternator anyway as mine in cracked all the way through on the braket bit.

[javalin]

Change the gearbox oil (VW), and check condition of gearbox engine mount too.  Won't solve it, but made it quieter on mine.

James

[Len]

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!