Date:         Tue, 14 Oct 2003 07:19:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Whining trans/buzzing through shift knob
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I am contemplating my options with my rebuilt trans, which has developed
a leak it seems, in addition to the noise it has had for a few years.
The noise started within 5-10k kms of rebuild, possibly soon after
switching from dino oil put in by the shop, to Amsoil synthetic gear oil. It is
most pronounced in 2nd gear as a loud whine, but also causes the shift
knob to rattle/buzz at highway speeds in 4th. The R&P and all bearings
were replaced during the rebuild, but not the syncros as they were ok, I
was told. It seems to shift fine, although 2nd gear could be better. I tend to
shift slowly and try to match revs, so this doesn't bother me. What bothers
me is that this noise could be the sound of my brand new $600 R&P set
being chewed to bits, or other similarly expensive stuff. The whine I have
heard in other vans, but not the buzzing at speed. Anyone else?

Just trying to get more info before I take it to the shop for an opinion.

Thanks.

--
Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
'88 Westy 375k
'85 Jetta D 263k
'85 Jetta TD 482k (retired)
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