Gearbox noise

1. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #1 6th June 2007, 15:55

   recently my gear box has started making a crunching/slipping noise when i set off in first and reverse. it seems to be when the car has a heavier load than normal, such as up a hill
   
   any ideas?
2. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #2 6th June 2007, 21:57

   Are you sure it's your gearbox and not the clutch?
3. Ratty Established Member Joined: Jun 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1682

   #3 6th June 2007, 22:04

   check the rear engine mount
4. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #4 7th June 2007, 15:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Toad Are you sure it's your gearbox and not the clutch?

   the clutch has only been in about 19 months, how do i check which one it is??
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ratty check the rear engine mount

   the mounts are fine as i checked them wednesday when the cambelt was done
5. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #5 7th June 2007, 15:27

   Does it make a loud whinning noise when you go in reverse? Your diff could be on its way out... If you want the clutch checked, go to MrClutch, they will check it for free.
6. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #6 7th June 2007, 17:54

   when i reverse its more of a kocking/clunking noise until i get going, but it does wine slightly.
   
   how do i check if the diff has gone?
   can i check and see if the clutch has gone myself?
7. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #7 7th June 2007, 18:24

   You can't check the clutch without taking the gearbox off, and you can't check the diff without taking off the gearbox AND opening the gearbox up!
   
   MrClutch, MrCLutch, MrClutch! They will look at your clutch for free!!!
8. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #8 7th June 2007, 18:47

   the nearest one is about 30 miles away from me
9. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #9 7th June 2007, 18:49

   You could cycle that distance you big girl's blouse.
   
   The only reason I mention them is because they offer a free check over of your clutch. If it's all tip top, then it will help you investigate matters...
   
   The only other choice is to take it to a garage I suppose.
10. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #10 7th June 2007, 18:54

    ^^ nice one mate i will have to get down some time in the near future.
    
    catch the goodness