odd noise in reverse?
04-01-2011, 09:09 AM
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This kind of went away for awhile, but now its back.The best way I can describe it is it kind of sounds like pushing a chair across a wood floor. That kind of groan... does that make sense? I'll try and get a sound clip if it continues doing it.
When I was backing out this morning it actually even did it with the clutch pushed in... I'm lost.
04-01-2011, 02:10 PM
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Most reverse gears in standard transmission cars are cut differently than forward drive gears. Reverse gears are spur gears and have a larger gap between the teeth as apposed to forward gears (Helical cut) which have much less of a gap and more surface contact between one another. The greater gap and smaller amount of contact between the gears is where that noise is mostly likely coming from.
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More than likely, its just how your reverse gear will sound forever.
TL;DR
More than likely, its just how your reverse gear will sound forever.
04-01-2011, 02:47 PM
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I'm not talking about the "whining" noise from straight cut gears. This is definitely not normal...
I've noticed it doesn't do it all the time too. Its usually only in the mornings when reversing up my driveway which is an incline...
I've noticed it doesn't do it all the time too. Its usually only in the mornings when reversing up my driveway which is an incline...
04-05-2011, 11:17 AM
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Ok, so sometimes when I put my car in reverse and start backing up I get a very weird noise that doesn't sound good and has me worried.
I don't think it happens when coasting backwards in neutral, and definitely does NOT happen when going forwards in any gear. If I push the clutch in or put the brakes on it stops. But usually comes back as soon as I continue to reverse. Like I said though, it doesn't happen all the time, just sometimes. It could be my imagination but it seems like the noise only happens when the car is cold, I can't recall it making the noise after the car was warmed up and using reverse, but like I said, I could be wrong, or it could be a coincidence.
The only way I can describe the noise (I know this is a weird analogy, but its all I can think of lol) is it sounds kind of like when you pull a desk across a classroom. Kind of a groaning noise? Sorry, I'm not very good at describing noises, and thats all I could think of to compare it to.
Any ideas?
Any and all help will be appreciated. If you need more info on something just let me know.
I don't think it happens when coasting backwards in neutral, and definitely does NOT happen when going forwards in any gear. If I push the clutch in or put the brakes on it stops. But usually comes back as soon as I continue to reverse. Like I said though, it doesn't happen all the time, just sometimes. It could be my imagination but it seems like the noise only happens when the car is cold, I can't recall it making the noise after the car was warmed up and using reverse, but like I said, I could be wrong, or it could be a coincidence.
The only way I can describe the noise (I know this is a weird analogy, but its all I can think of lol) is it sounds kind of like when you pull a desk across a classroom. Kind of a groaning noise? Sorry, I'm not very good at describing noises, and thats all I could think of to compare it to.
Any ideas?
Any and all help will be appreciated. If you need more info on something just let me know.
04-05-2011, 11:21 AM
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I think it was a sticking break pad. I did my rear brakes on Sunday and haven't had the noise the past couple of days (I reverse out everyday, so I usually hear it everyday). I'll keep you updated.
04-05-2011, 11:36 AM
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I'll mess with the brakes tomorrow when I get read for the El Toro Pro.