Just wondering. All winter I didn't notice how whiney my trans is but it caught my attention today. Fluid is clean and full but it sounds like an old VW bug going 30 mph in reverse. The sound of my trans is the same in reverse, low, and high. Is this normal for these little tranny's? Are they running spur gears throughout the unit?
Pre avenger Argos are all straight cut gears and prone to being noisy. Some a lot worse than others. Remove the belt and check for any play in the input shaft. In and out , up n down shouldn't be enough to readily feel. If there is play the far bearing is going most likely. I like the reference to the VW bug. I haven't driven one since I was an apprentice and always thought they were noisy.
Thanks for the info msafi65. I'll pull the belt and check for shaft play tomorrow. Ya, my older sister had an old bug when I was little and I still remember that noisy little thing.
Conquest's with G transmissions are very whiney, another cause ,which is a deeper whine, could be the clutch bushing. While the belt is off put a hand at both sides of the driven, turn sliding pulley slightly off cam and wiggle, if it's a lot replace it.
Last edited by ARGOJIM; 03-14-2015 at 08:13 AM. Reason: detail
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Got a chance to check on my Conquest. There isn't any rotational play in the trans that I can feel but there is probably 1/16 of an inch or so end play. There is no play at any of the other drive/driven shafts.
Last edited by PaSean; 03-14-2015 at 05:12 PM.
Is anyone aware of a fluid or additive, maybe a hypoid or synthetic that may help quiet down this trans?
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