Noise From Gearbox In 2Nd Gear When Changing Down

[The Cav]

When the car is driving slow theres a noise in 2nd gear(then goes as the car gets faster)

or when you change down to 2nd and the car is rolling in gear theres a noise (gets louder as the car slows down)

i had it checked out 4 yrs ago by a gearbox specialist who said it was ok

my wifes peugeot 3008 also does it but not as loud as the Avensis

is it normal

[korat102]

What sort of noise?

[The Cav]

its a sort of whining noise

[korat102]

There's a lot of moving parts in a gearbox and only a thin coating of oil (have you checked yours by the way?) to keep them apart. Some noise is inevitable but it shouldn't be noticeable over the engine noise, etc. Does it stop when the clutch is depressed?

Might be worth checking the gaitors around the gearstick, if they're worn they'll be letting more noise in than you'd expect.

Unless it gets really loud or turns into a rattle/rumble, I wouldn't be too worried at this stage...gearboxes are tough little beasts. If it does get worse, you'll have to start thinking about a proper diagnosis and repair...it'll most probably be a bearing.

[The Cav]

The noise is a whineing type noise thats noticable when the car slows to a certain speed whilst rolling in 2nd gear or when you change down to 1st

My wifes new peugeot does the noise but not as loud as my 125000+miles Avensis

Maybe its just the type of noise all gearboxes make whilst rolling in 1st or 2nd gear

Yes it does stop if i press the clutch

[Exvec]

The noise is a whineing type noise thats noticable when the car slows to a certain speed whilst rolling in 2nd gear or when you change down to 1st

My wifes new peugeot does the noise but not as loud as my 125000+miles Avensis

Maybe its just the type of noise all gearboxes make whilst rolling in 1st or 2nd gear

Yes it does stop if i press the clutch

If the noise stops when the clutch is pressed in it could well be the lay shaft bearing in the gear box,??Does it make the noise if you are staionary and you press the clutch in.

[The Cav]

Thanks for the reply

The noise is only when the car is moving in gear it disappears when the clutch is pressed

which obviously leads me to a G/box problem