Ke55 Possible Clutch Problems?

[TommyGun]

I bought my KE55 about a week ago off a friend of a friend for $300 so i figured it won't be perfect. When accelerating with the clutch out the car makes a sort of whining noise, it's kinda hard to describe. Just wondering if anyone can give me some insight into what might be wrong, someone suggested the clutch to me. I don't know all that much about mechanical stuff so i figured someone may be able to help. Thanks.

[towe001]

Throw out bearing ?

[TommyGun]

Is there any way i can check that without having to lift up the car and take stuff out? (Sorry for the stupidity...)

[tojo2]

Same noise in all gears?

[irokin]

Throw out bearing ?

 

Throw out bearing usually makes noise when the clutch is depressed, not out.

 

My guess would be lay shaft bearings in the gearbox. Is it quiet in 4th gear?

[smurf]

possible thrust bearing. noise when clutch is pushed in to select gears no noise when clutch is out.

[TommyGun]

I haven't listened in 4th gear yet, problem is it has no plates on it so i can't really drive it anywhere to get it to 4th... But so far it makes the same nise in first, second and third.

[TommyGun]

Ok so i took it for a little spin, it doesn't make the noise that i can notice in 4th at all, and in 3rd it's not as bad as in 1st and 2nd. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[rob83ke70]

front shaft bearing in the gearbox is noisy.

 

Robert.

[TommyGun]

Pricey to fix?

[tojo2]

Should be able to find a cheap K40 gearbox from a ke3x or ke5x

[seabiscuit]

Getting a replacement gearbox would be the way to go. You could upgrade to a 5spd while doing so!

If you can do the work yourself (and/or get some mates to help) you'd be looking at $100-$300 for a

second hand gearbox plus a good, fun days work!

 

Good luck.

[TommyGun]

Doing the work myself would pretty much be out of the question haha, i know almost nothing about all that stuff let alone pulling it apart then getting it back together, don't have any friends that know alot about it either that i know of. But thanks heaps for the advice everyone. So, anyone got a good 5spd box for a ke55 they want to get rid of cheap? =P

[JiP]

You know nothing now but in a years time you'll have a great deal of knowledge. When I got my first KE30 I didn't know how to change a gearbox. But a mate helped me out and from then I've known. you just need someone to show you ay.

[philbey]

Keep in mind that you could buy a secondhand box and find it does the same thing too.