Transmission noise

[pauljdav]

The tranny makes a bit of noise when stopped , in neutral with the clutch up. It makes the same noise when coasting with the clutch pressed in while it is in gear.

I think it may be one of the front bearings.

Is this type of noise common on these cars? Is it something to be concerned about? And is it easy to repair?
I have never taken a tranny apart before but I am always willing.

Paul
1978 spider

[So Cal Mark]

noise in neutral with the clutch pedal up is usually the caged needle bearing between the input and output shafts. Replacing it requires disassembling the tranny. You might try draining the tranny and refilling it with a synthetic 40w motor oil.

[KRegester]

I thought synthetic convential oil was bad for our synchros?
Not challenging what you said, just confused..

-=Ken=-

[rlux4]

You're main concern will be the GL1 rating. It doesn't have the additives that are corrosive to the soft metals. There are sythetics that have the GL1 rating, Amsoil 20w50 Motorcycle oil for instance. For some reason or other motor oils and gear lubes have a different viscocity rating system. 20/50 motor oil is equivalent to 90w gear lube. 40W motor oil falls in there.
Ron

[KRegester]

You're main concern will be the GL1 rating. It doesn't have the additives that are corrosive to the soft metals. There are sythetics that have the GL1 rating, Amsoil 20w50 Motorcycle oil for instance. For some reason or other motor oils and gear lubes have a different viscocity rating system. 20/50 motor oil is equivalent to 90w gear lube. 40W motor oil falls in there.
Ron

Ahhh <slaps forehead> Makes sense, Thanks !!!!!!!!

[manoa matt]

I'd first check the pedal adjustment and throw out bearing. If the pedal is adjusted too tight the throwout bearing will be in constant contact with the clutch and could fail prematurely.

Matt