Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 01:05:11 +0100 From: "David Akister" <wellgatenopsam.pipex.com> Subject: Re: Whining Noise????
Sounds to me like a clutch bearing going... It happened to me (on an Alfa) the noise gets progressively worse, then you get a nasty bang and you need recovery and a new clutch assembly. Thankfully it took me a few weeks before that happened.. Not much help I know but get someone to have a look Regards David Akister Senior Software Engineer Wellgate Technology Ltd Software Development & Computer Book Specialist em wrote in message ... >On my 87 900 5 speed there is a high pitched, loud whining noise. The pitch >and loudness seems to be in direct relation to acceleration speed. When I >push in the clutch, the noise stops. I figure its something with the >transmission (genius!). I checked the gear oil level, and its fine. The car >has 100K miles. Any ideas? What are the consequences of not doing anything? >Thanks. > >