suddste Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Remember it's only my suggestion of the problem but it's not a cheap job and a knackered lay shaft bearing can result in a scragged gearbox. ehug, its only done 60,000mls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 To add - there is absolutly no noise when the clutch is up in neutral when stationry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'd say definitely gearbox related. Whining boxes in my experience has always been a bearing and pretty much always lay shaft. Get it diagnosed by a mechanic, it's the only way to be 100% certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 my mk1 had a bearing needing replaced lay shaft bearing as well with only 70k on the clock and a very careful previous owner a gearbox specialist wanted to strip the box down and assuming there were no other parts needing replaced the value was £700 that was just after a new clutch kit was fitted so the car was traded in i got £1000 trade in for the car. as said its gear box related for sure the problem is to find out what it is will involve the gearbox being removed and stripped or a refurb box being fitted either way its not cheap by any means it will only get worse it starts off as almost not audible at all then gets a bit worse then suddenly starts rattling away like a tin can full of stones and it happens quite quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 my mk1 had a bearing needing replaced lay shaft bearing as well with only 70k on the clock and a very careful previous owner a gearbox specialist wanted to strip the box down and assuming there were no other parts needing replaced the value was £700 that was just after a new clutch kit was fitted so the car was traded in i got £1000 trade in for the car. as said its gear box related for sure the problem is to find out what it is will involve the gearbox being removed and stripped or a refurb box being fitted either way its not cheap by any means it will only get worse it starts off as almost not audible at all then gets a bit worse then suddenly starts rattling away like a tin can full of stones and it happens quite quickly been looking on youtube for layshaft bering noises and it doesnt sound like any. Have you got a link to a video of what yours sounded like. Could you hear the noise from the outside also, I cant Also, i'm tired of this now, i'll probably leave it untill it breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 if its only a bit annoying, i would keep running it till it gets bad. its hard to diagnose small annoying noises anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Yeah I mean I first herd the noise pretty much exactly a year from today and ive done like 16,000mls since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Yeah I mean I first herd the noise pretty much exactly a year from today and ive done like 16,000mls since then and there is every chance you could see another 16k miles if not more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 and there is every chance you could see another 16k miles if not more I hope so! This is my first car - are they all like this?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I hope so! This is my first car - are they all like this?! well i got rid of my focus 1.6 2001 at 110k miles ish. gearbox was fine, no noises and still on original clutch but it was just about done. in all honesty, it was a great car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 well i got rid of my focus 1.6 2001 at 110k miles ish. gearbox was fine, no noises and still on original clutch but it was just about done. in all honesty, it was a great car If I get mine to 100,000mls I will be happy, but if im having these issues now I dont see how it will :( I dont even know why i might be posibly getting bearing noises so early - what causes these to wear out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 like i said the car could go many miles yet have you ever had the gearbox oil checked? i used to get mine done every 6 mnths when the noise started and it helped get more miles you may just need an oil top up or change on the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 like i said the car could go many miles yet have you ever had the gearbox oil checked? i used to get mine done every 6 mnths when the noise started and it helped get more miles you may just need an oil top up or change on the box oil was changed 12,000mls/6months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 What I cant understand is if I start with the clutch up (in neutral) then just after starting I hear a spinning up sound (I think related to the whinining noise), if I start with the clutch down (in neutral) the noise doesnt happen at all. I thought theres nothing in the gearbox moving when in neutral (clutch up or down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jones Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 What I cant understand is if I start with the clutch up (in neutral) then just after starting I hear a spinning up sound (I think related to the whinining noise), if I start with the clutch down (in neutral) the noise doesnt happen at all. I thought theres nothing in the gearbox moving when in neutral (clutch up or down) I get this noise. It is only present when I start the car up- if I am stopped at lights and I raise the clutch in neutral I don't get this noise. It's a bit odd, as if it only occurs when the car is cold. I too am driving around on a newish clutch and cylinder and am getting some whining from the engine. I hope the flywheel is not on its way out. Is your car running efficiently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 I get this noise. It is only present when I start the car up- if I am stopped at lights and I raise the clutch in neutral I don't get this noise. It's a bit odd, as if it only occurs when the car is cold. I too am driving around on a newish clutch and cylinder and am getting some whining from the engine. I hope the flywheel is not on its way out. Is your car running efficiently? effiently, in terms of fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc88 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Bump ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Bumpety Bumpety Bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 with these types of noise it has to be taken to a mech who can hear it what i will say is fords are notorious for gearbox whines many are just normal i knew a guy who has had almost every ford in the last 30yrs and every1 had a small whine with the clutch up in neutral ford even replaced the gearbox twice before a master tech came from the factory and said they all do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 John, just wind the volume up on the radio and forget about the whine. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 I assume everyone else is interested as to what it is also, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 i think its just the normal gearbox whine i reckon if you took that to ford they will say its normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddste Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 i think its just the normal gearbox whine i reckon if you took that to ford they will say its normal fair enough then man ill leave it for the time being, thankls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.