G/box: AWD: - Cabin noise after recon gearbox

BigE · May 14th, 2016, 13:28

Hi,

XC90 D5 auto 2004
I have just had my gearbox reconditioned including new torque converter, now I notice there is a loud engine noise in the cabin (sounds like the belts and pulleys are in the cabin with me) it sounds like I have the window open and the bonnet off.
All the sound seems to be coming through the drivers side of the dash (clocks and dials / right hand side of heater vent.
Previously this was a lovely, quiet and luxurious car to drive but now it sounds like I own (at the risk of offending some) a fiat panda or Citroen 2cv

Can anyone shed any light on this for me?
Is there any reason that sound proofing would be removed to strip out a gearbox?

Any help would be much appreciated

Simon Jones · May 14th, 2016, 21:54

Might be they've not correctly refitted some sort of rubber bung / plate somewhere. Gave the garage a call and let them know you're not happy with it and will be returning it to them to rectify the problem.

GreenBrick · May 14th, 2016, 21:57

I agree, sounds like a cover or gaiter has been ill fitted. A lot of noise can come through the gear lever gaiter, I know from test driving "incomplete" cars.

Rooster · May 14th, 2016, 22:52

They have pulled steering column bearing apart at top of rubber boot by your feet,

Have a glance down at it by pedals you will see a little matal coller floating about round top of boot, where steering column goes through bulkhead,

It needs pushing back down into top of bush, bit of wd40 and patience and they usually just pop back in,

Happens when you push steering column up off rack before dropping subframe

BigE · May 15th, 2016, 09:05

Thanks guys. You have all been very helpful indeed.
Taking it back next ewwknd.
Noticed also that there is a rubber on rubber noise coming from the steering wheel now, is this part of the same issue?

May 14th, 2016, 13:28	#1
BigE Junior Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 23:34 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Cabin noise after recon gearbox Hi, XC90 D5 auto 2004 I have just had my gearbox reconditioned including new torque converter, now I notice there is a loud engine noise in the cabin (sounds like the belts and pulleys are in the cabin with me) it sounds like I have the window open and the bonnet off. All the sound seems to be coming through the drivers side of the dash (clocks and dials / right hand side of heater vent. Previously this was a lovely, quiet and luxurious car to drive but now it sounds like I own (at the risk of offending some) a fiat panda or Citroen 2cv Can anyone shed any light on this for me? Is there any reason that sound proofing would be removed to strip out a gearbox? Any help would be much appreciated Last edited by BigE; May 14th, 2016 at 14:13.

May 14th, 2016, 21:57	#3
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: May 7th, 2024 12:24 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	I agree, sounds like a cover or gaiter has been ill fitted. A lot of noise can come through the gear lever gaiter, I know from test driving "incomplete" cars. __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

May 14th, 2016, 22:52	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	They have pulled steering column bearing apart at top of rubber boot by your feet, Have a glance down at it by pedals you will see a little matal coller floating about round top of boot, where steering column goes through bulkhead, It needs pushing back down into top of bush, bit of wd40 and patience and they usually just pop back in, Happens when you push steering column up off rack before dropping subframe __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

May 14th, 2016, 21:54	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Might be they've not correctly refitted some sort of rubber bung / plate somewhere. Gave the garage a call and let them know you're not happy with it and will be returning it to them to rectify the problem.

May 15th, 2016, 09:05	#5
BigE Junior Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 23:34 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Thanks guys. You have all been very helpful indeed. Taking it back next ewwknd. Noticed also that there is a rubber on rubber noise coming from the steering wheel now, is this part of the same issue?

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