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Puma 1.7 Whirring And Gearbox Noise

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hi guys..

my 1.7 puma has had this whirring noise for ages now also every time i put the clutch in it sounds like a bag of nails the noise doesnt appear when i not movin ie.. if im changing gear or comin off the m/way changing down the bag of nails appear the whirring noise is mainly at about 70-80mph on motorway... ive replaced the gearbox once... any suggestions cars done 80k

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    hi guys..

    my 1.7 puma has had this whirring noise for ages now also every time i put the clutch in it sounds like a bag of nails the noise doesnt appear when i not movin ie.. if im changing gear or comin off the m/way changing down the bag of nails appear the whirring noise is mainly at about 70-80mph on motorway... ive replaced the gearbox once... any suggestions cars done 80k

    sounds like a new box again if it was a second hand box then it may be its just time im not up on the puma box or how strong it is are yo thrashing the car?

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    hi m8,

    no cars neva thrashed wifes wheels.. 30mph everywhere lol took it out today sounding worse tha eva goin to garage tomorrow i think the nails sound is the clutch as i neva changed it when replaced gearbox and cars done 81k so prob time for a change...

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    hi m8,

    no cars neva thrashed wifes wheels.. 30mph everywhere lol took it out today sounding worse tha eva goin to garage tomorrow i think the nails sound is the clutch as i neva changed it when replaced gearbox and cars done 81k so prob time for a change...

    have the gearbox oil checked it could be empty or very low

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    i have a spear box if you need one bud

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