Need input:
My buddy Dick with the 5.0 Volvo wagon - he's really fussy and knows nothing and now he's started noticing some gear whine from the transmission area. I'm not sure if the noise is new or if he just started noticing it. We went for a ride today and it sounded pretty normal to me for a 5 speed (T5, methinks) but for sure a bit noisy. I'm not sure what's normal for these. What I heard was input shaft bearing noise but not all that terrible. Any input?
I suggested that he take the car to my buddy's shop (I'm tied up with the S-10) and have them switch the trans and rear axle to synthetic lube. Dave (my buddy and the shop owner) was the head wrench at the Ford dealer for several years so I know he'll do the right thing. Dick is already a happy customer at the shop so I expect he'll take my advice - but I was shootin' from the hip.
I figure some of you folks have experience with this set-up (it's a Mustang GT under the skin) and can fill in the blanks.
Thanks
Dan
My buddy Dick with the 5.0 Volvo wagon - he's really fussy and knows nothing and now he's started noticing some gear whine from the transmission area. I'm not sure if the noise is new or if he just started noticing it. We went for a ride today and it sounded pretty normal to me for a 5 speed (T5, methinks) but for sure a bit noisy. I'm not sure what's normal for these. What I heard was input shaft bearing noise but not all that terrible. Any input?
I suggested that he take the car to my buddy's shop (I'm tied up with the S-10) and have them switch the trans and rear axle to synthetic lube. Dave (my buddy and the shop owner) was the head wrench at the Ford dealer for several years so I know he'll do the right thing. Dick is already a happy customer at the shop so I expect he'll take my advice - but I was shootin' from the hip.
I figure some of you folks have experience with this set-up (it's a Mustang GT under the skin) and can fill in the blanks.
Thanks
Dan
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