Gearbox noises

[Stacy82]

When driving my 182 there’s a faint whine from what I’m assuming is the box, however above 20 when I put my foot on the clutch there’s a loud whirring whining noise. The clutch itself is genuine Renault and 20k old. I guess I’m looking at a gearbox? It’s been suggested that these suffer from diff bearings?

 

[Stacy82]

Or can anyone suggest a good place for a gearbox refurb?

 

[Clio_fool]

@NorthloopCup obvs.

 

[NorthloopCup]

@Stacy82 does it make any noise at idle and dipping the clutch? Or is it when the cars moving and you press the clutch?

If it’s the latter it’s the bearing on the mainshaft failing I would say.

 

[Stacy82]

@Stacy82 does it make any noise at idle and dipping the clutch? Or is it when the cars moving and you press the clutch?

If it’s the latter it’s the bearing on the mainshaft failing I would say.

Only when moving, it’s silent at when stationary

 

[frayz]

Feeling your pain dude, mine decided to announce its death yesterday too.

 

[Stacy82]

Feeling your pain dude, mine decided to announce its death yesterday too.

Old cars, regular pain 😂

 

[NorthloopCup]

Only when moving, it’s silent at when stationary

That’s a mainshaft bearing then I imagine.

Feeling your pain dude, mine decided to announce its death yesterday too.

Oh dear! What’s yours doing?

 

[frayz]

That’s a mainshaft bearing then I imagine.

Oh dear! What’s yours doing?

Grumbling when in drive mate.
non rpm specific,
still present when clutch is depressed (quieter slightly)
Increases with vehicle speed
Tone doesnt change much under lateral load

I think its diff bearings if im honest

(apologies to the OP for the thread hyjack)

 

[NorthloopCup]

Grumbling when in drive mate.
non rpm specific,
still present when clutch is depressed (quieter slightly)
Increases with vehicle speed
Tone doesnt change much under lateral load

I think its diff bearings if im honest

(apologies to the OP for the thread hyjack)

It’ll be the mainshaft bearing mate. Diff bearing is usually more of a whine.

 

[frayz]

It’ll be the mainshaft bearing mate. Diff bearing is usually more of a whine.

Annoying as it has only done 25k since a supposed full build from a trans shop.
I purchased it unused from a chap building a race car that never completed the project. So I’ve no comeback. Just a little annoying as I’m very mechanically sympathetic.

I’ll have Alex build a new one and move my Quaife over. Probably add a light FW whilst I’m there.

 

[Stacy82]

That’s a mainshaft bearing then I imagine.

Oh dear! What’s yours doing?

What’s the damage to sort a main shaft?

 

[Stacy82]

Grumbling when in drive mate.
non rpm specific,
still present when clutch is depressed (quieter slightly)
Increases with vehicle speed
Tone doesnt change much under lateral load

I think its diff bearings if im honest

(apologies to the OP for the thread hyjack)

No worries hijack away if it gets you sorted

 

[NorthloopCup]

What’s the damage to sort a main shaft?

Drop me a pm mate 👍🏻