More odd noises... gearbox?

Volvodoogie · Mar 19th, 2009, 09:32

Having momentarily considered selling the GLT (madness), I've decided to keep it and get some things sorted.

It has developed this odd noise (noticed it last night for the first time). It only happens (or is audible) when pulling away in 1st gear. To begin with I thought it sounded like water sloshing around behind the dash somewhere, but couldn't get it to happen any other time than pulling away in 1st.

So I tried to boot it in 1st instead, and the noise was louder and more pronounced and it sounded more like the noise that fine metal moving parts might make if they are rattling about together.... Anyway, it sounded ominous. Any thoughts? If i get to the bottom of this noise, there's always another to think about...

'89 GLT with 120k.

Clifford Pope · Mar 19th, 2009, 14:43

It might just be something vibrating at that particular frequency. There are lots of bits of plastic, clips, vents, ashtray etc in that area, all making different noises.
Gearlever sleeve, reverse pull-up wire, ball-pivot washers? Clutch release bearing or lever?

honestjoe · Mar 19th, 2009, 18:08

I agree with clifford..there is lots that can rattle around...I always know when my exhaust is coming to the end of its use..i get a distinct rattle when pulling away like as you described...new exhaust last week..rattle gone....how old is the exhaust system?....good luck!..hj.

Clifford Pope · Mar 20th, 2009, 08:18

Another one that just occured to me is a tiny gap around the base of the gear lever boot. Just try gently pinching the rubber around the gearlever while driving slowly, and you will be amazed at the whooshing/hissing noise that results.
Moving the gear lever strains the boot in different directions, and the pop-in fasteners do not really make a very airtight seal.

Volvodoogie · Mar 20th, 2009, 09:26

Thanks, I'll have a look at these things. I just got a full new exhaust yesterday as it happens, but the noise had started the day before, so it's not exhaust related... I can get it to happen if i have the handbrake on and strain the car in 1st agains the brake. Then again, sometimes it doesn't happen at all. It seems to be more noticeable when the car is warm.

classicracing · Mar 20th, 2009, 12:13

Check if the exhaust manifold heat shield is cracked and mispositioned or the metal snorkel pre heat pipe is rubbing against the steering column uj

honestjoe · Mar 20th, 2009, 17:30

Hi...I would be interested to know how much you paid for your exhaust fitted..Last week i had a five piece replacement fitted and that did not include rear silencer or tailpipe or manifold to first box pipe..I did not not come away with any change out of eighty quid!!..with regards to your continuing noise i posted a thread recently about a knocking in the area of my gearbox..The general opinions were to just drive the car!!..so i forgot about it and its been fine!!..They do have a tendency to produce all manner of noises and clunks and you can spend your whole life chasing them around the engine bay!...I know the release bearing in the clutch can produce its own distinct sound?...good luck volvodoogie!..keep us posted if you locate it..its always nice to identify another one of the endless list of volvo music!...cheers hj.

Mar 19th, 2009, 09:32	#1
Volvodoogie New Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2009 10:26 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glasgow	More odd noises... gearbox? Having momentarily considered selling the GLT (madness), I've decided to keep it and get some things sorted. It has developed this odd noise (noticed it last night for the first time). It only happens (or is audible) when pulling away in 1st gear. To begin with I thought it sounded like water sloshing around behind the dash somewhere, but couldn't get it to happen any other time than pulling away in 1st. So I tried to boot it in 1st instead, and the noise was louder and more pronounced and it sounded more like the noise that fine metal moving parts might make if they are rattling about together.... Anyway, it sounded ominous. Any thoughts? If i get to the bottom of this noise, there's always another to think about... '89 GLT with 120k.

Mar 20th, 2009, 12:13	#6
classicracing Senior Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2010 09:55 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Taunton, Somerset	Check if the exhaust manifold heat shield is cracked and mispositioned or the metal snorkel pre heat pipe is rubbing against the steering column uj __________________ 24 years of Volvo ownership 940 Sport 940 GLE HPT

Mar 19th, 2009, 14:43	#2
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Today 09:38 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	It might just be something vibrating at that particular frequency. There are lots of bits of plastic, clips, vents, ashtray etc in that area, all making different noises. Gearlever sleeve, reverse pull-up wire, ball-pivot washers? Clutch release bearing or lever?

Mar 19th, 2009, 18:08	#3
honestjoe MY 240 DRIVES ME! Last Online: Yesterday 05:55 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ashford kent View Photos By: honestjoe	I agree with clifford..there is lots that can rattle around...I always know when my exhaust is coming to the end of its use..i get a distinct rattle when pulling away like as you described...new exhaust last week..rattle gone....how old is the exhaust system?....good luck!..hj.

Mar 20th, 2009, 08:18	#4
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Today 09:38 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	Another one that just occured to me is a tiny gap around the base of the gear lever boot. Just try gently pinching the rubber around the gearlever while driving slowly, and you will be amazed at the whooshing/hissing noise that results. Moving the gear lever strains the boot in different directions, and the pop-in fasteners do not really make a very airtight seal.

Mar 20th, 2009, 09:26	#5
Volvodoogie New Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2009 10:26 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glasgow	Thanks, I'll have a look at these things. I just got a full new exhaust yesterday as it happens, but the noise had started the day before, so it's not exhaust related... I can get it to happen if i have the handbrake on and strain the car in 1st agains the brake. Then again, sometimes it doesn't happen at all. It seems to be more noticeable when the car is warm.

Mar 20th, 2009, 17:30	#7
honestjoe MY 240 DRIVES ME! Last Online: Yesterday 05:55 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ashford kent View Photos By: honestjoe	Hi...I would be interested to know how much you paid for your exhaust fitted..Last week i had a five piece replacement fitted and that did not include rear silencer or tailpipe or manifold to first box pipe..I did not not come away with any change out of eighty quid!!..with regards to your continuing noise i posted a thread recently about a knocking in the area of my gearbox..The general opinions were to just drive the car!!..so i forgot about it and its been fine!!..They do have a tendency to produce all manner of noises and clunks and you can spend your whole life chasing them around the engine bay!...I know the release bearing in the clutch can produce its own distinct sound?...good luck volvodoogie!..keep us posted if you locate it..its always nice to identify another one of the endless list of volvo music!...cheers hj.

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