87 5KTQ Tranny Noise in 3rd

[Brian Devlin]

If it happens in 1st and 5th also, then it could just be a ripped
boot on the shifter shaft.
-Brian

>Well by shear luck I happened to notice tonite that the faint noise I
>had been hearing for a while now is connected to the tranny being in 3rd
>(5sp manual).
>
>It is a bearing type noise (thought for a while that it might be a
>vaccum leak).  Noticed that while coasting ~30-40mph with the clutch in
>the noise would go away in any gear and neutral, there clearly in 3rd.
>
>It's too cold and snowy tonite to get under ad have a look, but I did
>have the tranny fluid checked 6mos ago with no signs of any leaks.
>
>Thoughts of tranny bearings and worse come to mind.  Any BTDT's out
>there.
>
>TIA