R32gts-t Making Strange Noise..

[dbo]

I have an R32 GTS-t 4 door that has a strange noise coming from either the gearbox or clutch... i'm thinking the gearbox.

Sounds like a bearing problem, but i've been to 2 gearbox mechanics and 1 mechanic and no one can give me a definate answer.

If the car is idle, the noise is there. If I then put the clutch in, the noise goes away after about 2 seconds. It's hard to explain th noise.. It is obviously something that is rotating which makes me think a bearing. Definately a clunky type of noise.

If i'm driving along, no matter what gear i'm in, the noise is there.

if I drive along then press the clutch peddle in, the noise is still there.

The noise was there when I bought the car, although it wasn't as loud as it is now.

I fitted a new heavy duty clutch to the car, hoping that maybe the noise was the thrust bearing and that would obviously be replaced with a new clutch, but it didn't go away.

The mechanic I took it to (fairly well known) said it was probably an input bearing, which is my guess. He told me to see a gearbox mechanic.

The first gearbox guy said I had a pulled tooth on 1st gear and that he wanted to rebuild the box for about $1500 (may happen in the future but funds are low at the moment). That doesn't make much sense to me as the noise is there when idling in neutral and in every gear, not just 1st

The other gearbox guy said he would pull the box out, take a look inside and see if there is a problem. Ofcourse, he said the box was absolutely beautiful on the inside (his words not mine haha) and that he doesn't know what the problem is.

So here I am back at square one..

My un-educated guess would be an input bearing, although I have been told it could possibly be a thrust bearing..

Anyone have any ideas?

[neo32]

could just be worn gears as well but probably berings i have one of these noisy boxs in my shed lol

[TokyoTaxi]

From my experiences, I've found that with 32's get noisy G/Box Input Shaft Bearings and Reverse Idler Bearings. I have also known 31 and 32 G/Box's to carry on working fine with these noises for 100,000+km so.........

Maybe try replacing the G/box oil with some Redline Shockproof Lightweight and see if the noise goes away within a week or two. Cheaper than a gearbox rebuild ( I know, I just did mine ).

[DRFTD_32]

Hey dbo,

I have had this problem in two R32 gearbox's and what FAT32 says is true they can go on working for sometime, it is definetly your input shaft bearing in the GB if it starts to get any louder again I would suggest you get the bearings done because if you leave it too long it can damage other parts in the box then you will need to replace it because it becomes too expensive to repair.

Just to confirm if you are sitting still with the car idiling can you hear a spinning noise?

Secondly if you put your foot on the clutch while stopped does the spinning noise slow and come to a stop?

[DRFTD_32]

You get this soughted out?

[dbo]

Hey dbo,

I have had this problem in two R32 gearbox's and what FAT32 says is true they can go on working for sometime, it is definetly your input shaft bearing in the GB if it starts to get any louder again I would suggest you get the bearings done because if you leave it too long it can damage other parts in the box then you will need to replace it because it becomes too expensive to repair.

Just to confirm if you are sitting still with the car idiling can you hear a spinning noise?

Secondly if you put your foot on the clutch while stopped does the spinning noise slow and come to a stop?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Spot on champ. Idling I hear it, but it slows down and stops when I put in the clutch..

I've been thinking input bearing the whole time but neither of the g/b mechanics agreed...

Any idea on what it would cost to replace an input bearing? I'll be getting a timing belt done aswell as a water pump so I might get it done at the same time..

Thanks everyone for your help

[esprit]

Hey all

I have the same problem. I hear a spinning type noise when the car is idling, then as soon as I press in the clutch the noise goes away and everything sounds fine. Any idea on how much it'd cost to replace this input bearing and where I could source one from?