1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet Repair Question
Topics covered: Noise, Transmission, Clutch.
Mileage: 227,854 miles.
Mileage: 227,854 miles.
Asked on July 7, 2012
Reverse gear on 5 speed manual transmission makes a loud grinding, rattling noise, all other gears work fine, is this fixable?
5 speed manual transmission, all other gears work fine. Is this a clutch issue, transmission replacement time? Please advise
Asked by minamee2Answer
Replied on July 7, 2012
when does it make this noise??
Roy
Replied on July 9, 2012
Roy...it makes the rattling noice when I shift into reverse...once running it stops
Replied on July 9, 2012
thanks Thomas...i guess it's overhaul time :)))
Replied on July 9, 2012
Sorry Thomas, i didn't make myself clear...specifically reverse rattles but once in 1st, 2nd, etc the rattling stops...any idea of overhaul approx cost?
Replied on July 9, 2012
thanks for your help...it is much appreciated :))) have a great day!
Replied on July 11, 2012
I provided useful info that has now been removed.
If "experts" are not familiar with this "common" 020 gear noise, then they are not "experts" in
VW's.
The original poster was happy with my replies, yet the "experts" have yet to post something useful.
There's something wrong with this forum!