VTS Gearbox .... issues

1. Evorilium Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 134 VTS

   #1 11th January 2010, 11:33

   Right, had an annoying noise coming from the gearbox, little read up on here suggested it was the "clutch release bearing", so new clutch went in thanks to Kris B over the weekend, thanks again fella, top service.
   
   Now the car does pull and bite better, so would've needed replacing anyway. However, the noise is stll there in the first couple of gears, low down in the rev range whilst pulling away.
   Another little read up suggests that it could be the "input shaft bearing"?
   
   So a few questions, is this part easy to replace? or is there something else that could be the issue?
   
   
   Cheers.
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 11th January 2010, 11:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Evorilium Right, had an annoying noise coming from the gearbox, little read up on here suggested it was the "clutch release bearing", so new clutch went in thanks to Kris B over the weekend, thanks again fella, top service. Now the car does pull and bite better, so would've needed replacing anyway. However, the noise is stll there in the first couple of gears, low down in the rev range whilst pulling away. Another little read up suggests that it could be the "input shaft bearing"? So a few questions, is this part easy to replace? or is there something else that could be the issue? Cheers.

   Gearbox apart job to replace the input shaft bearing.
3. Evorilium Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 134 VTS

   #3 11th January 2010, 12:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by raunchz Gearbox apart job to replace the input shaft bearing.

   How difficult a job is it?
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 11th January 2010, 12:32

   gearbox apart - basically stripping the gearbox into all it's bits (bar taking the shafts apart).
   
   Pulling the old bearing off, new one on, and then re-assembling.
5. Evorilium Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 134 VTS

   #5 11th January 2010, 13:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by raunchz gearbox apart - basically stripping the gearbox into all it's bits (bar taking the shafts apart). Pulling the old bearing off, new one on, and then re-assembling.

   Okay thanks. Something a "novice" could potentially do?
6. Evorilium Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 134 VTS

   #6 11th January 2010, 13:47

   If it is the input shaft bearing making the noise, is it okay to continue to drive the car?
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 11th January 2010, 13:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Evorilium If it is the input shaft bearing making the noise, is it okay to continue to drive the car?

   should be fine to drive for now.
   
   I'm not saying it's 100% input shaft bearing - but could be.
   
   It's not too hard to pull the box apart, it's then putting it all back together properly so that it works.
8. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #8 12th January 2010, 07:24

   Check your driveshafts too, the intermediate bearing on the drivers side can make a noise too
9. Evorilium Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 134 VTS

   #9 12th January 2010, 22:56

   Hi Predator - Can you buy and replace the bearing in the drive shaft?
   Or is it a full drive shaft replacement?
10. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #10 12th January 2010, 23:17

    Can replace the intermediate bearing - around £23 from Citroen. Then just need a puller to get the old one off and press new one on
11. Evorilium Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 134 VTS

    #11 14th January 2010, 16:32

    Cheers Raunchz - maybe il go that route before pulling the gear box out!