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Old 03-07-04, 12:37 PM
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Question Weird noise in tranny. What is it?
When im going down the road and let of the gas something make a weird scratching noise. I think it from the tranny. The noise gets slower as the car slows down and if i push the clutch it stops. I think it stops if I put it in neutral- i cant remember for sure.

What do you guys think it is?
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perhaps it is a bearing in the trans going
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have you checked the fluid level on it??
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Yeah ive check the fluid. Its good. It might be really old though. I havent changed it since i got it a few months back. Dont know when last owner did.
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Well my friend. Start there.
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alright i will. Thanks
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anybody have any other ideas?
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perhaps it is your inputshaft bearings going
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Is it in every gear or just one gear, or just a few? If its only one gear, your syncro's could be wearing out.
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I had this problem... and REGRETFULLY, I ignored it. Now, I need to rebuild the tranny, because the input shaft bearings went dry, and damn near seized up the tranny.
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I had this problem... and REGRETFULLY, I ignored it. Now, I need to rebuild the tranny, because the input shaft bearings went dry, and damn near seized up the tranny.
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I had this problem... and REGRETFULLY, I ignored it. Now, I need to rebuild the tranny, because the input shaft bearings went dry, and damn near seized up the tranny.
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well if i took it to a tranny shop would they be able to tell me what was wrong from the noise?
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My dad knows a guy that will take a ride with me to hear and hopefully find the problem.
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when you say the imput shaft bearing are you reffering to the pilot bearing?
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It could be noise from the driveshaft also.Do you hear any noise under acceleration yet(kind of clicking/creaking sound)?
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Uhh, Im not sure. Im going out right now so ill post what I hear tonight.
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here's a useful troubleshooting guide for you

http://www.mazdatrix.com/g2.htm

btw, you can find that link in the FAQ.
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DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN!

inittab just noticed that noise in my tranny last weekend...i thought it was normal because my black 7 had the same noise...

let me know what it ends up being...i may have to do the same.
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wierd...maybe its me...but i didn't hear it today

either way, any updates on this?
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man ive been so busy havent taken it anywhere. i will follow up when i do.
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how about it...any info on this? i heard it again yest...
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I havent taken mine to a tranny shop yet. Its not a daily driver so procrastination(sp) is a big thing. Sorry. When it runs agaain ill take it there.
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Okay< I took it to the tranny place and they said it was the front ujoint.
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