240DL standard transmission whining

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by Vinnie, Dec 23, 2003.

  1. Vinnie

    Vinnie Guest

    Our 1991 240 DL has recently started whining with a high pitch that
    increases with speed. It is a 5 speed and the sound is present in all
    gears. I hear it especially in the front seat. The car has 189,000
    miles on it. Our mechanic has mentioned that it will need a clutch
    soon, but it does not appear to be slipping, and the car accelerates
    as it has been.

    What does this "sound" like?

    Thanks,

    Vinnie
    "We make the impossible......an everyday event"
     
    Vinnie, Dec 23, 2003
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  2. Vinnie

    James Sweet Guest

    I'd start by checking the center support bearing on the driveshaft, if this
    is ok it wouldn't hurt to replace the transmission fluid with Redline MTL,
    this would be easier to do when the tranny is out to do the clutch though.
    185k seems a little soon for that, but if the mechanic has adjusted the
    cable near it's limit then it's probably fairly well worn.
     
    James Sweet, Dec 23, 2003
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