manual tranny whining... Options

[BeachBum12]

Ok soo I just recently got rid of my system and with my new found lack of noise violating woofers I've notice my tranny whines abit when accelerating. I don't know how long its been doing it but I don't remember hearing it when I got my car six months ago and I a little worried lol. Any clue what's causing it??

[alltracman78]

In forward either a bad gear or bad bearing.
Does it do it in every gear or just one?
Whine is normal in reverse.

Have you checked the oil level?

This post has been edited by alltracman78: Sep 10, 2012 - 10:18 AM

[Box]

If the oil hasn't been changed recently that you know of I'd say go ahead and replace it, since you're down there anyway just to check it.

[mkernz22]

It'll usually whine if you are in a higher gear at a low rpm and you try accelerating.
But do you mean when you take off from a stop sign?

[alltracman78]

^ That's not a whine man, that's a shudder.
And it's the engine, not the trans. Too much load causes it to bog.

[BeachBum12]

Yeah far as I know it does it in every gear from a complete stop on up, but it slowly gets quieter as I go through the gears. Maybe that's because the road noise muffles it?
I don't know if it's low on oil yet but I know there's no obvious leaks and about 3 months ago i replaced the oil when i had to put a new axle on the drivers side... If its not low could it be the gear oil i used? I put some Valvoline Synpower in her I think it was 75w-90 or something like that lol. I really appreciate the help dudes

[smkr3w]

So when you say got rid of the system is that just the subs or everything including the amp? Alternator whine thru speakers could also be it..

[alltracman78]

Easy way to see if that's it.
Rev the engine in N. If you hear the whine, it's not the trans.

MOST gear oil is pretty much the same thing and won't make much difference, as long as you have enough in there.
Even though you just filled it a few months ago, if you're having a problem it's a good idea to check it.
One major difference between the engine and transmission oiling systems is while the engine pumps the whole time it's running, the trans only pumps when the car is moving. So if you have a leak somewhere besides the bottom you may not see it until it's too late.

[BeachBum12]

So when you say got rid of the system is that just the subs or everything including the amp? Alternator whine thru speakers could also be it..

Yeah I got rid of everything when I traded it off lol but the whines definitely coming from the engine bay

Easy way to see if that's it.
Rev the engine in N. If you hear the whine, it's not the trans.

MOST gear oil is pretty much the same thing and won't make much difference, as long as you have enough in there.
Even though you just filled it a few months ago, if you're having a problem it's a good idea to check it.
One major difference between the engine and transmission oiling systems is while the engine pumps the whole time it's running, the trans only pumps when the car is moving. So if you have a leak somewhere besides the bottom you may not see it until it's too late.

Hmm I didn't know that lol this is my first stick shift so I'm new with the concept of how it works, how do I go about checking my fluid? When I filled it I just put 2.7l which was amount the auto shop guy told me to through a hole on top that I took out with a torques bit. But when I went out and rev it in neutral it doesn't whine at all. I'd love to buy a manual but the local shops around here haven't had any Celica ones when i skim though the aisle /=

*Edit* ok I hate sounding like a complete moron but I was just out messing with my car and it does whine while free revving but it's not quite as loud...

This post has been edited by BeachBum12: Sep 11, 2012 - 9:58 AM

[alltracman78]

It may be one of your accesories [alt, pwr steering, ect].
You don't fill it through a torx plug, it's filled through a 24mm plug on the side [front, facing the radiator] of the trans.

And IMO you're best getting a factory manual [Toyota BGB]. Try ebay.
They're MUCH MUCH better than any aftermarket crap.

[delusionz]

maybe someone installed a dog box and gilmore pulleys while you werent looking

[BeachBum12]

It may be one of your accesories [alt, pwr steering, ect].
You don't fill it through a torx plug, it's filled through a 24mm plug on the side [front, facing the radiator] of the trans.

And IMO you're best getting a factory manual [Toyota BGB]. Try ebay.
They're MUCH MUCH better than any aftermarket crap.

Hmm that's sucks that's where the shop guy said I should put it in at... So just out of curiosity what's that plug on the top for?
I'll definitely be looking on eBay for one of those manuals lol I just got to wait till I get home so I can use a real computer I hate using eBay on my phone

maybe someone installed a dog box and gilmore pulleys while you werent looking

haha that'd explain so much, my car goes through mood swings =p

[delusionz]

is that the spring loaded cap on the top? might be a pressure relief valve?

[BeachBum12]

is that the spring loaded cap on the top? might be a pressure relief valve?

Lol no I surprisingly know what that is, its a t55/60 torx key plug about 4 inches closer to the radiator to the right of the relief valve.

This post has been edited by BeachBum12: Sep 12, 2012 - 9:11 AM