Gearbox whine

1. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #1 14th May 2010, 23:50

   To keep it simple, my box is whining a little bit on 3rd gear but very obvious in 4th and 5th gears. However, it is perfect in 1st, 2nd and have no trouble changing gears or crunches. The box is also leaking, im assuming its leaking from the driveshaft. I had no idea it was the drive shaft and so it has probably been running for about 100 miles with very little oil inside hence the whining sounds.
   
   Am i right in thinking what was once a cheap problem has turned out to be a expensive one?..
2. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

   #2 14th May 2010, 23:55

   If your lucky, then fill it up and all may return to normal. If not then if the whining continues the gears have been worn. If there isn't a difference in the changes or the feel of the gears then you have probably got off ok.
3. user_29778 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Stourbridge Posts: 3996 Vauxhall corsa 1.2 Saxo 1.6 vtr

   #3 14th May 2010, 23:57

   Depends how much damage has been done mate, fingers crossed!
4. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #4 15th May 2010, 00:00

   I posted this whining noise 2 months ago and all the response i got was "new gearbox time mate". So i assumed fuck it, ill rag my box to death but just realised it it could be dodgy driveshaft sealss,,,,,
5. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #5 15th May 2010, 00:04

   also, how many bolts hold my driveshaft in? or does it use clips? (cant check right now as its too dark and cold)
6. user_43205 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Ilkeston Derby Posts: 3697 Red Mk1 R Silver Mk2 S & Mk2 Seat Leon.

   #6 15th May 2010, 00:12

   I have the exact same problem
   mines whining a lot just a top up or ?
   I have the admit my biting point is very high and my gearbox is very light so new clutch aswell ?
7. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #7 15th May 2010, 00:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gibbo-Vtr I have the exact same problem mines whining a lot just a top up or ? I have the admit my biting point is very high and my gearbox is very light so new clutch aswell ?

   high biting point = simply adjust your clutch
   what do you mean "my gearbox is very light"?
   
   Gibbo how bad is ur whining noise? does it happen to all the gears? do u have any crunches in any gears or trouble selecting gears?