no tranny fluid = louder tranny?
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no tranny fluid = louder tranny?
Ever since I got my 2nd gear fixed a long time ago, I noticed the tranny was a little louder than usual (and my buddy's car that drives the same exact car as me). I didn't think anything of it.
But lately, it seems to be slightly louder than it used to be. If a tranny doesn't have oil (or enough), would it cause it to be louder? Especially the whining noise when I down shift.
But lately, it seems to be slightly louder than it used to be. If a tranny doesn't have oil (or enough), would it cause it to be louder? Especially the whining noise when I down shift.
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Re: no tranny fluid = louder tranny? (amej8)
sounds like your input shaft bearing (isb) on the trans is stating to go out. start your car and listen for the noise push the clutch in and see if it goes away let the clutch out if it comes back its your isb
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Re: no tranny fluid = louder tranny? (instructor74)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by instructor74 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sounds like your input shaft bearing (isb) on the trans is stating to go out. start your car and listen for the noise push the clutch in and see if it goes away let the clutch out if it comes back its your isb</TD></TR></TABLE>
It actually does exactly as you stated. Also, the RPM's even go up when I push in the clutch pedal. When I release it hard, I can hear a soft metal to metal slapping noise and the RPM's go down a tiny bit.
3rd gear is started to go too so I think I'll just be better off finding a used transmission.
Any more input?
It actually does exactly as you stated. Also, the RPM's even go up when I push in the clutch pedal. When I release it hard, I can hear a soft metal to metal slapping noise and the RPM's go down a tiny bit.
3rd gear is started to go too so I think I'll just be better off finding a used transmission.
Any more input?
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Well, have you check the fluid level yet? Start there. Let us know how much fluid you had to add before it came spilling back out. Yes, it does sound like the ISB is shot and yes the low fluid level could cause that.
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Here is a simple train of thought. The oil in the transmission serves to lubricate the moving internals . If there was a low level of fluid in the transmission, an increased amount of friction is bound to follow. More friction means more heat, noise, etc... If I thought my transmission had a low level of oil or even if I didn't know the condition I'd change it. You might be compromising the longevity of your car. I'd get the transmission inspected by someone in the business if its practical. Untreated short term problems with transmissions seem to yield much larger issues.
Modified by drSquish at 8:19 PM 4/7/2008
Modified by drSquish at 8:19 PM 4/7/2008
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