andy m 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Posting for a friend, posted in the transmission section but only had one response just seeing if i have any more luck in here 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!RegardsDave Link to post Share on other sites
Big J 283 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 check the oil mate like you said. if in doubt change it. peace of mnd if nothing else. also, try to source Redline MT90 box oil for it, i found it much better in mine, with smoother changes and a tad quieter. its about £15 a throw, and you need 2 bottles which is the sore point but you know its done right then. worth a go anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
andy m 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 the oil has been checked and replaced now but it has made no difference?guess its box out and have a look! Link to post Share on other sites
Big J 283 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 up to you mate, but ive got a slight background hum in mine, not quite as bad, and i cant pinpoint it at all being a mechanic. ive just learnt to ignore it now nd blame a rumbling bearing somewhere. it certainly not getting any worse so im waiting for it to develop and one weekend ill do it if i gets worse. no performance losses at all, oils ok, so box is doing its job for me. Link to post Share on other sites
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