Gearbox/clutch

[TRIGGER]

:D Hi all, first of all my gears feel quite stiff, i get a whining noise from all gears, and also get a constant whining noise when driveing, this goes away though when i dip the clutch. I changed the oil a few weeks ago but im still experiencing the same problems, i have a 2000 gls 1.8 with 30000, please help, thx all kind regards TRIG :D .

[Ehtesham]

Hi Trigg

I am experiencing smiliar noises from my gearbox too - I've got a '98 1.8 GLS manual. Took it to the mechanic's today and he said straight - the gearbox has gone and needs replacing. He suggested getting a 2nd hand one from a Breaker's even though there's no guarantee, they usually work well- costing £100-150. An alternative he mentioned was to get my current gearbox refurbished, cost is around £350. Bearing in mind it's highly recommended to get a clutch (£70-80) fitted at the same time. He wanted £80 for the job.

After that I was actually thinking to change the oil to see if that would help until I read your post! It seems it made no difference. I'll probably stick to getting it replaced. I also did ask family n friends for their advice and they all suggested to get a 2nd hand put in.

Regards

Ehtesham

[TRIGGER]

Hi m8, surely my box hasnt gone at 31000!!!!!!, ive had peeps saying my release bearing for the noise when cruising and also for the noise in all gears, not sure about my notchy gear changes though. I would take it for a second opinion first m8 before diveing into replacement boxes etc, let me know how you get on, kind regards TRIG:].

[TRIGGER]

Hi all, still have this problem, has anyone else got anymore help on this topic, basically noisey in all gears and a constant whining noise when cruising but goes away when i dip the clutch, thx all:].