whining/grinding noise????

[hudson82]

tried searching for this in forums with no result.....when i drop my lcr down a gear eg 3rd to 2nd when im slowing down there is a weird whining/grinding noise coming from what sounds like the front left of the car.
any ideas???? or if anyone is from round near me i can show you if you fancied having a look for me.
cheers

 

[DOLBY]

stu has showed me this when i was in the car with him, i couldnt hear it too well driving round town but when he was giving it some you can defo hear a horrible noise on change down...my first thought were dog bone mount, but i dont think it is this, the gearbox feels fine too

maybe the techie guys can help him a bit..

 

[8bit]

I get something a bit like that, not so much a grinding noise as such, more just like a whine. Mine appears when I'm slowing down, changing down from 3rd to 2nd and a bit worse from 2nd to 1st. Does it go away if you put it in neutral and then coast to a stop?

 

[hudson82]

I get something a bit like that, not so much a grinding noise as such, more just like a whine. Mine appears when I'm slowing down, changing down from 3rd to 2nd and a bit worse from 2nd to 1st. Does it go away if you put it in neutral and then coast to a stop?

spot on! any ideas???

 

[Jamie225]

i was told by a gearbox specialist that the main gearbox bearing race starts to spin in the gearbox casing and requires replacement and modification to stop it happening. £450 i was quoted so im in the process of saving.

 

[hudson82]

i was told by a gearbox specialist that the main gearbox bearing race starts to spin in the gearbox casing and requires replacement and modification to stop it happening. £450 i was quoted so im in the process of saving.

lucky for me im still in warrentee...just wanted an idea of it before they try and fob me off with some bulls**t excuse lol

 

[8bit]

I've read a bit about that noise, if it's the same thing I get on my car then some folks think it's the differential, some think it's the gearbox oil needing changed.

Personally, I'm going to try changing the gearbox oil first, as my gearbox does feel a little clunky until the car's been running for a few miles or so. I gather SEAT changed the recommended gearbox oil a few times since the Mk1. LCR went on sale so if your car is likely to still have the original stuff in it then it likely won't be what SEAT say to use now.

 

[hudson82]

thats the really strange thing about it the gears feel perfect, gear box is nice and tight, everything seems as it should be.....just a horrible noise that doesnt seem to affect anything.

 

[jfinn]

Hi there,

I am having the same problem and am curious to see if changing the gearbox oil made any difference?

Definetly hear spinning and slight whining from gearbox.

Cheers.

 

[Mint]

Same here, im getting a whining in 1st when decelerating. Changing into 2nd is slightly notchy so im going to reset the cables and change the oil at the end of the month to see if that makes a difference. Mines on 79k

 

[kevlpool24]

I had this a week after buying my leon took the garage 6 weeks of changing parts I had new clutch wishbones driveshafts bearings was like a brand new car when I got it back turned out to be gearbox had a brand new box fitted they didn't make any money on my car but I'm not complaining didn't cost mr a penny

 

[Cupra r 225bhp]

hi there, i have the same problem on mine! its annoying but doesnt effect the way it drives!

does anyone actually know what it is? and is it expensive to sort out?

 

[hudson82]

hi there, i have the same problem on mine! its annoying but doesnt effect the way it drives!

does anyone actually know what it is? and is it expensive to sort out?

The guys at total VAg in leighton buzzard tried everything with mine and couldnt find the problem so ended up putting a recon gear box in and now its perfect.
came to around £800 supplied and fitted.

 

[Cupra r 225bhp]

The guys at total VAg in leighton buzzard tried everything with mine and couldnt find the problem so ended up putting a recon gear box in and now its perfect.
came to around £800 supplied and fitted.

Oh shoot that's steep well guess I'll keep going till get worse as it is terpremental

 

[The gaffer09]

deffo gearbox boys!!! seems to be a common fault on that box!! had mine done last year, was about £1100, dual mass had to be changed as well, all under extended warranty thou ;-)

 

[Cupra r 225bhp]

What's the worst that can happen if I keep driving on it? And where would you recommend to get checked in derby area

 

[kinggy999]

id say run it into the ground till it completly goes tbh thats what i did then got a new box put in when it went

 

[Cupra r 225bhp]

id say run it into the ground till it completly goes tbh thats what i did then got a new box put in when it went

Ok thanks, how much was your box and where you get it from? Thanks

 

[kinggy999]

i cant rember tbh mate it was my dads car, would be worth checking ebay unless you want the piece of mind that you have had it done

 

[mugambo]

Hi all,

I am a newbie owner of a cupra and my gear box is doing the same. Does anyone know if it is dangerous and if so how dangerous? Also was thinking of putting in lucas gearbox oil. Does anyone know if this will help with the problem? Any help appreciated.

Thanks.