Rattling in 4th and 5th gear

[Mark Conway]

Hi I have a 2006 Toyota Argo 1lt. In 4th and 5th gear rattling quite a strong rattle and idea what it is ? The car has full service history and has 75,000 miles on the clock.

[flash22]

Bearing and/or synchro, the lack of oil kills these gearboxes, rebuild or replace while you're at it do the clutch

[Mark Conway]

Car been into the garage, turns out passenger front tyre has a massive bulge in it. So just a new tyre needed. Thanks anyway.

[SAM LOVERS HER TOYOTAS]

Interesting read, how does what was assumed to be a gearbox issue turn out to be a tyre issue but cause a rattle in 4th and 5th gear?

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21 hours ago, SAM LOVERS HER TOYOTAS said:

Interesting read, how does what was assumed to be a gearbox issue turn out to be a tyre issue but cause a rattle in 4th and 5th gear?

Higher road speed in 4th and 5th gear causing more vibration because of the bulge in the tyre, and hence rattle.

[SAM LOVERS HER TOYOTAS]

20 hours ago, PetrolDave said:

Higher road speed in 4th and 5th gear causing more vibration because of the bulge in the tyre, and hence rattle.

Makes sense now, thank you.