noise from gearbox when in gear

Bob down Wolfsburg Wizard

455 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 29 Mar 2012, 6:42 pm

#894381

hey guys, im looking at buyin a beetle that has a noise coming from gear box when in gear and disappears when clutch is pushed in, im thinking throw out bearing? much involved in replacing it? any help apprecieated cheers

shokwave2 Officially Full-On Dubber

289 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 29 Mar 2012, 6:47 pm

#894382

Gearbox could need oil. They get noisy when they start drying up. If it is the throw-out bearing, it's a cheap DIY job. Drop the engine, replace the throw-out, replace the engine.

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 29 Mar 2012, 8:40 pm

#894404

As above it is not a throw out,prepare yourself for a box repair

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Mar 2012, 8:55 pm

#894409

Bob down wrote:hey guys, im looking at buyin a beetle that has a noise coming from gear box when in gear and disappears when clutch is pushed in, im thinking throw out bearing? much involved in replacing it? any help apprecieated cheers

throw out bearing would be noisy when depressed
that is, when its working.. not when clutch is released..

remember how old these cars are..
and most people don't check the oil...

what model beetle?

LEE

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Bob down Wolfsburg Wizard

455 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 30 Mar 2012, 7:37 am

#894471

its a 59, havent bought it yet, started to think i should steer clear of it tho

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 30 Mar 2012, 7:47 am

#894476

You don't say what sort of noise. If it's a 'bearing noise', and it goes away when the clutch is in, it could be main-shaft bearings.

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

Bob down Wolfsburg Wizard

455 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 30 Mar 2012, 9:11 am

#894486

i havent driven the car in question yet, just going on what current owner has told me, might let it go, im prepared to pay good money for a bug but not if it has gearbox probs