jackrmee Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I just bought my first Ka. A 2004 StreetKa Winter Ed.It drives fine, but as I haven't driven one before, I'm not sure if it's right.The gearbox sounds a little "whiney". Not bad at all, and I actually think it sounds quite sporty like that.It sounds a little like those straight cut boxes you hear in some rally cars, but of course, a lot quieter. A little bit like reverse gear I suppose.I seem to remember the guy I bought it off telling me she was "nippy due to the low ratio gearbox, which is rare". Was he just talking crap?Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm182 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I thought it just used an ib5 gearbox found in many fords although someone may correct me... Sent from my GT-N8010 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich2508 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 It does seem like a very low geared close ratio box, but I have never noticed ours making any noise though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Should be the same box as fitted to the SportKA. The one we had didn't make any noises. Sounds like a bearing might be on its way out. Are you sure its the gearbox, as the aux belt tensioner, alternator bearing and the water pump have a tendency to go on these and start whining a bit beforehand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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