1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question
Mileage: 150,000 miles.
Transmission noise
Answer
it probably is but you'll probably need a clutch to go with it.
If the throw-out bearing is bad, the noise would increase when the clutch pedal is depressed and goes away when released.
Have you checked the fluid level?
If the noise sounds slightly like a soft rattle, I would suspect a slightly worn mainshaft bearing.
Havent checked the fluid yet but if i leave the car on for more then 5 minutes you can smell a burning smell. Its a grinding squeaking sound. Like and animal dieing.lol
TRy to find out where the noise ie coming from, transmission or crank pulley end.
Burning smell could be oil ghetting to the exhaust or plastic materials getting stuck to the exhaust system.
You should be able to locate the source of the noise.
Ok so i dropped the tranny and the release bearing wasnt so bad the splines showed wear but when i drained the tranny only about a 3/4 of a quart was drained. I did also notice fluid may be leaking.. im going to also replace axel seals while down there.. can low fluid cause the tranny to make the rubbing sound though?
I mentioned checking the fluid level. Low fluid level can cause noise emission from the transmission as the gears and bearings are not getting sufficient lubrication.
Seens plenty of these occurring and most probably you would need to replace the mainshaft and counter shafts bearings.
you ought to take teh trans apart and look for aproblem it sure sounds like a bearing problem being low on fluid... i aggree with kh