Anyone had to replace a 6 speed manual box?

111 · Dec 8th, 2015, 14:01

As the title says really! I havent seen anyone with a fault on here, So maybe im the lucky one to have it 1st?? it sounds like the gearbox is grumbling at certain revs with 1st and 2nd been the most noticeable "maybe due to road noise in the highter gears" with it sounding a bit like the old Mk1/2 escort exhaust rasp at higher revs, It isnt the exhaust thought.
If im static and rev the engine its sweet if its in neutral or foot on the clutch, so im sure its not the DMF/clutch.
The odd thing is that it doeasnt do it until its warmed up and when slow speed steering it goes away somtimes, hence thinking its the gearbox/diff!!

any ideas as to the labour in hours to change one??

its a 2008 D5 Lux with 105k on the clock.

GrahamBrown1 · Dec 8th, 2015, 19:07

Have you checked oil level there is a level plug on the side. Will probs be worth changing the gear oil to before looking at the more expensive box replacement. But your right I don't think I've read a thread about any of the 5 or 6 speed manual boxes giving trouble. My s60 has 140,000 on and still shifts perfectly and still has the factory oil in. I was thinking of changing it next service but also tempted to leave it

john f · Dec 8th, 2015, 22:02

I don't think it will be the box with your mileage

John F

111 · Dec 11th, 2015, 19:50

Sorry about the slow reply, I have got some gear oil conditioner that I had thought of adding 1st, mine shifts fine as well but is just noisy, sounds like a bearing, its got to be something internal as it does it at the same revs!!
I really hate cars these days

4candles · Dec 11th, 2015, 20:09

If your oil has been escaping out of the driveshaft seals then it would suffer a beariing fail. Have you actually checked the oil level?

If it's needing out i would imagine a garage would need at least 5 hours, maybe more... a clutch centre place may be a lot quicker!

Someone on this forum got a 'mates rate' of £250 to do one at a clutch centre.

111 · Dec 11th, 2015, 22:36

I haven't checked the level as such but there are no leaks or any staining suggesting an old leak, its bone dry in that area, think i may have to bite the bullet and get it looked at.

4candles · Dec 11th, 2015, 22:41

Diagnosis is needed, maybe it is DMF, either way it sounds expensive, just don't drive through any flooded area to get to a cash-point, you may have to spend 10 minutes on the phone with your insurers, perish the thought, you won't get that time back!..

111 · Dec 12th, 2015, 11:25

Insurance!! the very thought makes me feel sick,

Its due a 7k oil change so i will ask them to have a quick look at the time. might be time to sell as its probs only worth 2k and not worth spending on.
What a Christmas pressy.

Dec 8th, 2015, 14:01	#1
111 Darkest Stockton-on-Tees Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockton-on-Tees	Anyone had to replace a 6 speed manual box? As the title says really! I havent seen anyone with a fault on here, So maybe im the lucky one to have it 1st?? it sounds like the gearbox is grumbling at certain revs with 1st and 2nd been the most noticeable "maybe due to road noise in the highter gears" with it sounding a bit like the old Mk1/2 escort exhaust rasp at higher revs, It isnt the exhaust thought. If im static and rev the engine its sweet if its in neutral or foot on the clutch, so im sure its not the DMF/clutch. The odd thing is that it doeasnt do it until its warmed up and when slow speed steering it goes away somtimes, hence thinking its the gearbox/diff!! any ideas as to the labour in hours to change one?? its a 2008 D5 Lux with 105k on the clock.

Dec 8th, 2015, 19:07	#2
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:12 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	Have you checked oil level there is a level plug on the side. Will probs be worth changing the gear oil to before looking at the more expensive box replacement. But your right I don't think I've read a thread about any of the 5 or 6 speed manual boxes giving trouble. My s60 has 140,000 on and still shifts perfectly and still has the factory oil in. I was thinking of changing it next service but also tempted to leave it __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Dec 11th, 2015, 22:41	#7
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	Diagnosis is needed, maybe it is DMF, either way it sounds expensive, just don't drive through any flooded area to get to a cash-point, you may have to spend 10 minutes on the phone with your insurers, perish the thought, you won't get that time back!.. Last edited by 4candles; Dec 11th, 2015 at 22:44.

Dec 8th, 2015, 22:02	#3
john f Senior Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 08:10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: worcester	I don't think it will be the box with your mileage John F

Dec 11th, 2015, 19:50	#4
111 Darkest Stockton-on-Tees Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockton-on-Tees	Sorry about the slow reply, I have got some gear oil conditioner that I had thought of adding 1st, mine shifts fine as well but is just noisy, sounds like a bearing, its got to be something internal as it does it at the same revs!! I really hate cars these days

Dec 11th, 2015, 20:09	#5
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	If your oil has been escaping out of the driveshaft seals then it would suffer a beariing fail. Have you actually checked the oil level? If it's needing out i would imagine a garage would need at least 5 hours, maybe more... a clutch centre place may be a lot quicker! Someone on this forum got a 'mates rate' of £250 to do one at a clutch centre.

Dec 11th, 2015, 22:36	#6
111 Darkest Stockton-on-Tees Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockton-on-Tees	I haven't checked the level as such but there are no leaks or any staining suggesting an old leak, its bone dry in that area, think i may have to bite the bullet and get it looked at.

Dec 12th, 2015, 11:25	#8
111 Darkest Stockton-on-Tees Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockton-on-Tees	Insurance!! the very thought makes me feel sick, Its due a 7k oil change so i will ask them to have a quick look at the time. might be time to sell as its probs only worth 2k and not worth spending on. What a Christmas pressy.

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