Noise from T85 quattro Gearbox

[James M. De Arras]

Check the transmission oil for smell and debris.  Also make sure it has
enough oil.

Jim

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]
> On Behalf Of Doug Johnson
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:32 PM
> To: Q-List
> Subject: Noise from T85 quattro Gearbox
> 
> The local VW dealer in Wichita told me the speed-related noise I
reported
> to
> them is coming from the "transmission," and it needs to be replaced.
> 
> Any thoughts on what, in particular, inside the box might make a
> speed-related noise?  It's not a whine or a grinding sound, like I'd
> expect
> from a an impending bearing failure.  It actually sounds like wind, or
> some
> very light rubbing.
> 
> I appreciate any thoughts.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> ~ Doug
> 
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