think my gearbox is knackered but its wierd its makes wierd noises but only when im coasting in 2nd and 3rd and goes when i put the clutch down or put my foot down ??? its a kind of wierd whine sounds a bit like its rubbin on something and its also gettin hard to cahange gear !! pls help need it sorted quick

 

what car ?

 

clutch release bearing maybe?

 

its an escort rs turbo ! how do you sort out release bearing ?

 

Classic symptoms for thrust bearing failure.

Simple job to replace (well all bar removing the gearbox to get to it)

A thrust bearing kit, thats the bearing, new clips/springs whould set you back about Ł30. and once the gearbox is out it takes about 3 mins to replace (make sure to copperslip the clips and lugs/cups

 

Could be mainshaft bearing??

 

how can i make sure wat it is if its thrust bearing will it cause damage to my car as its daily drive and need to get to work still untill i can get it done

 

wouldnt really drive it if you can help it, but if you have to then get it to work and fix it asap

I dont have any pics of my escort gbox resto, but heres some of the ones form the astom martin i did back in january.

The concept is basically identical.
Old and new thrust bearing


old and new clutch


Apply grease to the arms


Fit springe, push into place with screwdriver, make sure they locate!!!


check it all moves as it should


fit clutch, remember to align the plate and use the marking you made or the fly wheel will be unballanced!!


Check its all tight and refit the gear box and the interior.

JOB FINNISHED

go for a test drive

(I must appologise for the state of the car its filthy)

This is its first outing so was a bit tence and took it steady. Dont want to rev it just yet, will check timing again tommrow and have one more look to see everything is as it should be!




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And heres the whole thread if you fancy a better look

https://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/277992-aston-martin-dbs-with-lots-of-pics-and-video.html

 

If the noise goes when you put the clutch down, its getting harder to get into gear, and it's only making the noise in 2nd and 3rd then it's 100% the gearbox!

Release/Thrust bearing will whine when you press the clutch down and be silent with your foot off it!

 

other way round mate will rattle with it out then when u put the clutch in it shoud go

 

If it whines when the clutch is UP and not when it is DOWN then it's the gearbox, because when the clutch is DOWN the gearbox is dissengaged from the engine and nothing in it is moving hence the whining stops.
The release bearing is under no load until you depress the clutch to release the gearbox from the engine and that is when it will whine.

 

was gearbox it was fubared fitted new one today and its workin fine now no noises and power again he he