f18 noises!!

[ashm]

hello and thanks to all that answer,
Just changed the f18 gearbox on an N reg vectra. All went well apart from bleeding the clucth, pig of a job!! eventually got it bled and took it for a test................ rattling in reverse and slight diff whine when decelerating!! The box was second hand (take your chances!) before i give up on it, just thought it would be worth asking if anyone can link the faults. a friend mentioned it may still be clucth bleeding related, can't see it myself.

any ideas welcome!!

 

[JohnD]

bleeding or air in the clutch will have no effect on transmission whine or rattle.

Sounds like the box is worn.

 

[ashm]

that was my opinion. too dishartened to change it again!! probably just have to put up with it until it collapses again!! i'm sure there made of cheese!!

 

[^neo^]

Try some Redline gearbox oil in it. It's not cheap, but does bring tired boxes back to life most of the time! It's a favorite with Mk2 Golf owners!