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Gearbox noise?

chicorytip · 2016-07-12 21:25:46

Is it possible for signs of bearing wear to be apparent only in higher gear (3-5) at speeds over 30m.p.h. rather than lower in the range?

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12-07-2016 10:25pm

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chicorytip

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Is it possible for signs of bearing wear to be apparent only in higher gear (3-5) at speeds over 30m.p.h. rather than lower in the range?

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#2 12-07-2016 10:54pm
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Anything is possible until we know what car, year and transmission type this concerns

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#3 12-07-2016 10:58pm
Avns1s

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Yes, it is possible depending on what shaft the bearing is failing on in the transmission.

You have ruled out a wheel bearing?

As Biko said, make, model, year and mileage will lead to a more helpful and informed response.

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#4 12-07-2016 11:07pm
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Almera (03) manual.80 mls.Not wheel bearing related.

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#5 13-07-2016 7:05pm
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get it seen to immediately, I have seen these almeras where the bearing was noisey collapse within a short while and then ruin the gearbox housing

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#6 14-07-2016 5:03pm
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I should mention that the noise is not the typical gearbox (whining), more of a lower pitched howl.I can categorically rule out wheel bearing.Only apparent in third gear or higher - increases with engine speed.

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