Whirring sound while idling, what is it?
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Whirring sound while idling, what is it?
When idling in the driveway I can hear some kind of whirring sound that is constant. If I put in the clutch, it goes away, if I take the clutch back out, it comes back, and so forth. Any ideas?
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Throw out bearing, or pilot bearing... The pilot bearing is in the end of the eccentric shaft. And the throw out bearing is located in the bellhousing of the tranny.
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Which end of the eccentric shaft? Rear I'm assuming? How bad is this really, I mean if I keep driving is something really bad going to happen or am I risking anything? For the pilot bearing does the engine need to be removed to replace it?
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Originally Posted by Terrh
if he pushes the clutch and it goes away, it CAN'T be the tob. the noise you're probably hearing is just the transmission spinning.. don't worry about it.
Any chance this noise could've resulted from putting in solid tranny mounts? Because before they went in it wasn't there, might just be a coincidence though.
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Originally Posted by dDuB
Really? That is very good to hear and I'm HOPING that's it
Any chance this noise could've resulted from putting in solid tranny mounts? Because before they went in it wasn't there, might just be a coincidence though.
Any chance this noise could've resulted from putting in solid tranny mounts? Because before they went in it wasn't there, might just be a coincidence though.
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Originally Posted by PureSephiroth
my 88 TII with a new transmission and clutch does the same thing also.
Bingo, Mine too.
My rebuilt Tranny does it, Though it's gotten quieter. It's just normal.
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Originally Posted by inflatablepets
I'd make sure that the fluid is fresh and at the proper level. Other than that I wouldn't worry about it.
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mine makes a noise under the same conditions (if i push the pedal, disengaging the clutch), especially when cold.
but the noise i hear is more like a squeaking, not really a whirring...don't know if it is the same thing...
but the noise i hear is more like a squeaking, not really a whirring...don't know if it is the same thing...
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well, someone told me it was the release bearing (i think that's the one he said). anyways, he also said i should get it replaced and then if something were to happen and it failed it would damage a few things, including transmission...hopefully that's not going to happen anytime soon, because i really don't feel like taking out the entire transmission and tearing it down just to replace one tiny bearing...
and i think the reason so many people are saying they have this problem may be the possible broadness to this particular situation...there are many things that may make noises under these conditions, and everyone may just be classifying it as the same problem...so i would be wary until you know for sure that there is no danger or damage...
check out the FSM transmission troubleshooting and go through as many of the inspections as you can under "strange noises" or whatever it is...
and i think the reason so many people are saying they have this problem may be the possible broadness to this particular situation...there are many things that may make noises under these conditions, and everyone may just be classifying it as the same problem...so i would be wary until you know for sure that there is no danger or damage...
check out the FSM transmission troubleshooting and go through as many of the inspections as you can under "strange noises" or whatever it is...
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Originally Posted by Terrh
if he pushes the clutch and it goes away, it CAN'T be the tob. the noise you're probably hearing is just the transmission spinning.. don't worry about it.
If you ignore funny noises it's only an invitation for trouble to happen.
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The noise is the transmission unput shaft/bearing/gear making noise. The louder the noise, the more wear on the tranny.
A throwout bearing is only turning when the clutch pedal is pressed. Same for a pilot bearing.
IF you do a lot of neutral revving and such, you can wear out a pilot bearing and cause yourself not to be able to shift in and out of gear while the engine is running easily. But, that can also be a clutch hydraulic or transmission internal failure, too.
A throwout bearing is only turning when the clutch pedal is pressed. Same for a pilot bearing.
IF you do a lot of neutral revving and such, you can wear out a pilot bearing and cause yourself not to be able to shift in and out of gear while the engine is running easily. But, that can also be a clutch hydraulic or transmission internal failure, too.
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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection
The noise is the transmission unput shaft/bearing/gear making noise. The louder the noise, the more wear on the tranny.
A throwout bearing is only turning when the clutch pedal is pressed. Same for a pilot bearing.
IF you do a lot of neutral revving and such, you can wear out a pilot bearing and cause yourself not to be able to shift in and out of gear while the engine is running easily. But, that can also be a clutch hydraulic or transmission internal failure, too.
A throwout bearing is only turning when the clutch pedal is pressed. Same for a pilot bearing.
IF you do a lot of neutral revving and such, you can wear out a pilot bearing and cause yourself not to be able to shift in and out of gear while the engine is running easily. But, that can also be a clutch hydraulic or transmission internal failure, too.
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Here is a good clutch & transmission diagnostic chart:
http://www.mazdatrix.com/g2.htm
http://www.mazdatrix.com/g2.htm