Hi all,
I’m a new T25 (1.9DG 4spd manual) owner and I’m working through the to do list on the van.
One of the issues I wanted to try to address was the sloppy gear shift and a whine from the gearbox in 2nd.
I’ve replaced the bushings front to back and dropped the gearbox oil and replaced it.
The problem is the whine now seems worse!
There looked to be around 3L of oil in the box and I refilled until the oil dripped from the fill hole (~3.5L)
I replaced the nasty looking oil with Westway 80W90 GL4 and added Molyslip GM6RA.
Can anyone advise on the error of my ways or is the gearbox just mullered
Thanks in advance.
4 speed gearbox whine
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4 speed gearbox whine
1988 Leisuredrive Crusader pop top 1.9DG 4 speed
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Re: 4 speed gearbox whine
what was the drainplug magnet build up like ?
whine only in 2nd, on power, off power ?
can you feel anything if you gently touch the gearstick ?
whine only in 2nd, on power, off power ?
can you feel anything if you gently touch the gearstick ?
Re: 4 speed gearbox whine
Hi Aidan.
Sorry for the late reply, I didn’t get any sort of notification on your response!
Noise is worse with power on and mainly in 2nd.
I replaced the engine over Christmas 2021 and noticed there was quite a bit of lateral movement in the input shaft.
I think I will be coming to you over winter 2022 for a rebuild.
Sorry for the late reply, I didn’t get any sort of notification on your response!
Noise is worse with power on and mainly in 2nd.
I replaced the engine over Christmas 2021 and noticed there was quite a bit of lateral movement in the input shaft.
I think I will be coming to you over winter 2022 for a rebuild.
1988 Leisuredrive Crusader pop top 1.9DG 4 speed
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Re: 4 speed gearbox whine
oil change it now to see what the drain plug magnet has to say; don't put it off for 12 months if it is bad, and make sure you have recovery sorted just in case for this year
Re: 4 speed gearbox whine
Mine whined like a jet turbine under power so pulled the box and took it to a local gearbox specialist for diagnosis
Ring gear was badly worn hence the noise, the teeth weren't square edged but sharpened... if that makes sense
Only cure was to source another box and that has solved the issue
Ring gear was badly worn hence the noise, the teeth weren't square edged but sharpened... if that makes sense
Only cure was to source another box and that has solved the issue
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1989 Caravelle 1.9 AutoBox
1989 Caravelle 1.9 AutoBox
Re: 4 speed gearbox whine
I changed the oil last year when I bought the van and the magnet looked pretty clean.
I will do it again though.
I have got RAC cover in place
Thanks for the advice.
I will do it again though.
I have got RAC cover in place
Thanks for the advice.
1988 Leisuredrive Crusader pop top 1.9DG 4 speed