R33 Whining Noise!

[calebR33]

I have an issue with my r33 rb25de !

So basically when the engine is COLD and i start driving it. In first and second gear when my revs are low the car makes a whining noise (i THINK when im holding down the clutch and accelerating). Realyl worries me, sounds like theres a major issue.

Any help will be appreciated!@

[stig mick]

Could just be the thrust bearing

Does it go away if you push the clutch pedal all the way in?

[stig mick]

Why are you holding the clutch on in second?

[calebR33]

Um during the change of gears i guess?? a mech did say my clutch was worn before..

[stig mick]

If the clutch is worn chances are the thrust bearing is worn to,

Before I changes my clutch yhe bearing was really loud

As asked before does the noise go away when the clutchpedal is all the way to the floor?

Also you said it only happens when it's cold If

The sound goes away when the cars warm it could be a sign of a gearbox problem

Edited April 30, 2011 by stig mick

[calebR33]

Im not 100% sure. It happens when the clutch is engaged + im accelerating. If i just hold the clutch and dont touch the gas i dont think it makes any noises.

[calebR33]

A month ago there was one morning (on a cold start) where if you pressed the clutch it made VERY LOUD NOISES and the car was undrivable. Only hapened once though

[stig mick]

Hmmm not really sure then you might want to have that looked at by someone who's know what they are doing could be a gear box problem,

Luckily it's not a hugely expensive job to swap it over if your getingthe clutch changed it would cost any extra in labour, it's just a natter if find a decent condition reasonably price gear box

[calebR33]

hmm one of my friends suggested it might be a worn fan belt?

[stig mick]

If it is you should be able to pop the bonnet and listen near the front where the belts are

[jrm]

Im not 100% sure. It happens when the clutch is engaged + im accelerating. If i just hold the clutch and dont touch the gas i dont think it makes any noises.

Next time see if it is in all gears except for forth... Forth is the only gear that doesn't put pressure on the cluster shaft bearings. Could also be your input shaft bearing. Both are very common noises on our gearboxes.

[Borci88]

Does it sound like this? Cold start at night.

Mine has started to become apparent, I believe it to be the thrust bearing, will have to pull it out one day when I have the time.

[stig mick]

Are you sure it's the trust bearing?

I've never heard a thrust bearing that loud and Ive had 5 or 6 different make cars with a very worn or slightly worn thrust bearing

[Borci88]

Are you sure it's the trust bearing?

I've never heard a thrust bearing that loud and Ive had 5 or 6 different make cars with a very worn or slightly worn thrust bearing

Not 100% but I've got a mate who's done 3 or 4 thrust bearings in the past and he's positive that's it. Did show up very suddenly and very loudly though. Need to get an expert's opinion.

[stig mick]

I'm no expert

But I'd defiantly take ny car straight to my mechanic if my car was making a noise like that

[calebR33]

Yeah getting it checked. Thin kit could also be power steering. Found out it doesnt just happen when ur moving when cold but when you TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. think it might be related to that

[calebR33]

It had run out of power steering fluid!

[Shazza24]

It had run out of power steering fluid!

Dude not cool, check all fluids(under bonnet) every two weeks as a guide, more if you know you have problems that cannot be fixed for a while.

EDIT: Just sayin, not hatin.

Edited May 3, 2011 by Shazza24

[calebR33]

yeah thanks for the tip. Dad normally checks but it didnt LOOK empty at all :S thought it was normal to have around half.. oh wells hahaha all good now and all smooth !

[Kenna802]

Good to see problem solved, I just told my wife about a whinning r33 and she said is it the misses lol