Manual transmission makes noises
The truck has gone close to 200,000 miles. A month ago, the manual transmission started making noise in third and fifth gear. It occurs when the drivetrain is loaded or gas pedal depressed. When there is no load, there is no noise at all, whether in gear or during coasting. I had all the fluids checked and they look fine and are at good levels. There is also noise that has been occurring for a couple of years now. It's noticeable when my foot is off the clutch and I put it in drive or neutral. If I then press the clutch, there is no noise at all. What could be causing this?
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Hello. It sounds like you have a gear, bearing, bushing, or other rotating component issue caused by wear. At that mileage, really the thing to do is just simply rebuild the transmission which is not particularly difficult since it is manual type. There are probably multiple parts which are worn and all should be simply addressed at one time. If you need to have this checked out, a certified technician from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to diagnose the noise and let you know what needs repair.
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Bearing, gear and shaft wear are the most common causes of noise. As gear tooth faces and bearing races wear, they develop groves and small pits. While these are only small at first, they will gradually become larger, and as they grow, these imperfections will cause even more noise to occur.
If you hear a humming noise in all gears, you may be dealing with a worn or damaged shaft or bearing. If you hear a growling noise specifically while moving, it is usually caused by a bad input shaft bearing.
When you hear a grinding sound, this happens because that collar that is colliding with the end of the gear is spinning at a slower or faster rate compared to the shaft in your transmission. To limit this grinding sound, a synchronizer ring is used to match these speeds effectively.
This noise is caused by the excess air in your transmission line. Commonly, drivers will notice this gurgling noise when their transmission slips while shifting gears. If you hear a gurgling noise, particularly while shifting gears, it may mean that your fluid levels are low enough to cause damage to your transmission.
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shake, jerk or grind Automatic gearbox telltale signs include hesitation, slipping, or “trembling” during gear changes. Manuals are more likely to grind. Jerking and clunking noises are more likely to be caused by failing engine and transmission mounts.
Strange Noises
If the sound resembles humming, buzzing, or clunking, you may be experiencing transmission failure. Bad automatic transmissions may emit humming, buzzing, or whining noises while manual transmissions have harsher “clunking” sounds.
My Gears Are Clunking, Clicking Or Rattling
These noises usually mean that your gearbox or engine is on it`s way to failing, which can be catastrophic if you are driving at the time. For this reason, you should try and have the car collected rather than driving it to the garage.
While a slightly damaged release bearing usually causes a whining noise, a severely damaged release bearing often produces loud, grinding noises when it is placed under pressure.
You may feel or hear an awkward clunking noise when you are accelerating or decelerating. Again, it may be low transmission fluid or it could also be damaged gears. The gears might be slipping between shifts and this leads to those noticeable clunks.
Gearbox bearing failure symptoms cause shaking, jerking or grinding and will affect the steering wheel. Automatic gearbox problems often cause problems like hesitation, slipping, or trembling during gear changes. Manual cars usually make a grinding sound if it has a gearbox fault.
My Gears Are Clunking, Clicking Or Rattling
These noises usually mean that your gearbox or engine is on it`s way to failing, which can be catastrophic if you are driving at the time. For this reason, you should try and have the car collected rather than driving it to the garage.
The short answer to this question is no, you should not drive with a bad transmission. Sometimes, life happens, and you have to keep driving your vehicle even though you know that it needs to be serviced.
If you hear a high-pitched squeaking as you press the pedal then you know that you have a problem with your clutch. This sort of noise is usually associated with problems with the clutch release or throw-out bearings.
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