Odd noise from my VR6, humming! possible gearbox horror

[andy m 0]

Posting for a friend

Just picked up a 97 golf VR6 on saturday, my 1st VW, and it was running fine until this morning.

Theres a hum coming from the gearbox side when in gear and on power. Dipping the clutch/coming of the accelerator silences it.

Im gonna stop by halfords and pick up a 17mm allen key to check the 'box oil level tonight.

Was just wondering if theres anything else i can look for while im under the car, or if anyone knows of other things it could be?

This is my daily ride, with no access to others, so am gonna have to drive it, right peed off at the mo so any help will be greatly appreciated!

Regards

Dave

[patpong_pete 0]

may be the thust race bearing i think thats what its called