"new" gearbox

alfonzobonzo · Post by **alfonzobonzo** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 1:23 pm

seems that the gearbox i bought was potentially , a bit of a lemon.

there is a gental whine in first & perhaps second, like a milk float

I refilled with some transmission fluid from halfrauds (cant remember what) but it was the correct grade castrol? maybe

might drain it and put some other stuff in to see if that makes any diff

also i didnt alter the connecting rod any, but that shouldnt make any difference, right?

whats the best course of action do you think?

what gearbox oil do you reccomend

I'm not down, at least it go's

cheers

guitarcarfanatic · Post by **guitarcarfanatic** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 2:22 pm

Was that the one I pointed out for sale in kings lynn many moons ago? I thought that car had low mileage! I think it needs volvo fluid though....

alfonzobonzo · Post by **alfonzobonzo** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:05 pm

yeah, its your fault

do you think that might help?

if so i'll pick some up tomorrow

anyone know the part number?

at least the castrol stuff will have flushed the box of any nasties

guitarcarfanatic · Post by **guitarcarfanatic** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:14 pm

I swear I read somewhere the volvo stuff is the best and it specially designed to work with the gearbox! Maybe give Pol a PM as he changed his gearbox a while back.

alfonzobonzo · Post by **alfonzobonzo** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:35 pm

yep, sorted!

thanks pol

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:49 pm

You changed it and it's ok now?

alfonzobonzo · Post by **alfonzobonzo** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:10 am

nope, pol recommended volvo own brand, will change it this weekend & report back

i doubt itle fix it tho, sounds like something rubbing on teeth very gently

a real high pitch whirring noise, not evident in any other gear other than 1 & 2

may be better when hot, dunno yet

gonna start using it in anger when RT runs out on T4 end of this month

then it'll be my daily ride.

alfonzobonzo · Post by **alfonzobonzo** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:58 pm

V01161681

Â£47 inc vat

3.4L

got it

alfonzobonzo · Post by **alfonzobonzo** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:32 pm

nope, didnt make any difference

if i try to engage first from second, i hear it then, iit seems to be related to the speed of the engine rather than the speed of the box, hence it dissapears when in 3rd.

i guess its a worn baring on the input shaft?

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 9:38 pm

When my auto went (lost 3rd / drive ) it would whine the more you put the power down! (while in 2nd)

alfonzobonzo · Post by **alfonzobonzo** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:24 am

I dont suppose it could be that the linkage isnt set up propper?

I can select all gears tho

dont fancy changing the box again

pol · Post by **pol** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:03 pm

I doubt the linkage would make a difference....
Cant think what it could be though....

pol