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What does it sound like? The only sound I get is when pulling out of a junction or roundabout - sort of like lots of gears whirring - still works though so I suppose its ok
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POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post
Yep, gears whirring. I'm glad your does the same as well - I just hope it's normal and it's not a bad sign... edited: all the S2 I've been in yet make that bloody unpleasant noise . But then they were all well above their 60k miles: do you think they made that noise when new?? >> Edited by Thom on Friday 1st November 21:50
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How many miles/Km has your car done Thom? Mine has done about 87500 miles.
POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post
Mine will be reaching the 74k mark soon (see my profile) What do you reckon?
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Gear chatter at low revs is common, it is just the torque impulses of the engine shaking all the non-selected gears, that's all. Take a drive in a 946RS if you want to hear it clearer, or alternatively just drive the car without the rear carpet. Constant whine that gets louder the faster you go is a worry and indicates worn bearings or ring & pinion damage. Knocking from pull away points to worn driveshaft joints, can be proven by jacking up and lowering the car, the noise will disappear for a few miles afterwards as the grease is redistributed into the working area of the joint. Nuff said?
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Cheers Colin, thanks once again for your knowledge!
POST 7Original post
It's common in these cars, that torque tube amplifies the sound, try a good synthetic gear oil and it can be reduced. My 951 is a little noisy too. Cheers Lance
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I was just wondering if the noise often heard in most 944 at low revs - below, say, 2000 rpm in any gear - was normal or if some of the gearbox pinions had decided to retire. I recently talked to a nice chap with a 928 GTS ( pics of the meeting ) who told he had the same noise thing on his transaxle, and that Porsche told him it was normal. I'm not sure what to think - my humble S2 is definitely not a GTS! , so I wondered if any of you had an idea. In the title I mention "rebuild" because if it ever needs it I'd be glad if I could keep my gear box because it's written on it that it was cast the same day as my birthday. (edited: Sorry, yes, that's bloody ridiculous ) In advance, thanks for your comments >>> Edited by Thom on Friday 1st November 20:55
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