golf gti mk3 noise in high gear

[kevcolby]

i have a whinning noise in 5th gear which gradually gets louder the faster i go ?
im thinking maybe clutch? any help would be great

[kevcolby]

further to my last post the noise is in second gear and gets louder when i slow down through the gear but dissapears when i put my foot down :confused:

[a8 tech]

Sounds like the diff bearings

[kevcolby]

Sounds like the diff bearings


differential bearings ? i thought diffs were for rear wheel drive or 4 w drive ?:confused:

[a8 tech]

The diff bearings are in your case for the front wheel drive

[Col]

I'm sure some of the MK3's suffered a problem with the 5th gear shaft as it is remote from the main shaft (due to it being a modded 4 speed) and higher up in the box. A drop in oil level meant the shaft bearings would cook themselves.

Does it do it in any other gears ?

Have you checked the box oil level ?

I might be talking rubbish here but do vaguely recall hearing about this once or twice in the distant past.

[a8 tech]

What box have you got as big col is correct

[kevcolby]

I'm sure some of the MK3's suffered a problem with the 5th gear shaft as it is remote from the main shaft (due to it being a modded 4 speed) and higher up in the box. A drop in oil level meant the shaft bearings would cook themselves.

Does it do it in any other gears ?

Have you checked the box oil level ?

I might be talking rubbish here but do vaguely recall hearing about this once or twice in the distant past.

hi thanks for your reply
it seems to move to different gears its been in them all except 1st ,
how do i check the oil in my box ? and if any bearings was to fail would i find the little balls from inside the bearing missing ? how would i tell ?

[Col]

Revert to answer set A then if it is in all gears.

Diff or shaft bearing(s).

[kevcolby]

is this a hands on job or proffesional job ?

[Col]

Gearboxes ARE rocket science in my mind.

You need lots of specialist tools and getting the bits to repair could be tricky. It is said that unless you've been taught how to do it or are aware of what needs to be done, leave it alone. I'd get a 2nd hand one or an exchange recon.

[a8 tech]

I think you may require a recon box as it will be the easier option as gearbox repair is time consuming and requires special tools and mechanical skill