High-pitch noise from transmission Options

[rjames]

After installing a new clutch which included installing a new flywheel, a new pilot bearing and a new throwout bearing, I am getting a high pitch whining noise in 5th gear @ 2900-3500 RPMs. It also happens a little in 4th at higher RPMs, but it's in 5th gear where it's really noticable. It goes away immediately when I depress the clutch pedal. It's not the same noise that the old throwout bearing made which caused me to replace the clutch in the first place.

It's not crazy loud, but loud enough to be slightly annoying.I never heard the sound before I replaced the clutch. But then again, I had a bad rear wheel bearing that I replaced with the clutch that might have been drowning it out before.

I was thinking it might be some sort of sympathetic vibration, but then I would expect the noise to happen at the same RPMs regardless of what gear I'm in, but it doesn't happen in 1st, 2nd or 3rd and barely in 4th.

Car drives and shifts fine. (no better or worse than it has for the 7 years I've owned it)

Thoughts?

[John]

Just in case you did not get the clear picture of what seems to be going on, you have wear between your ring/pinion.

In my humble opinion, you would be best served if you were to find a lower mileage 901 side shift transmission to start with.


I have made many comments to my own nephew along the same lines, and even offered to provide a rebuilt box free of charge without response. GreatPumpkin, you know who you are, and I have driven your car. (and I may be able to do two..... Erik, Alex... Bueller... Bueller... Bueller come on, I feel like Ben Stein here.....)

I am your uncle after all....