missmy993

'99 C4, 91K miles, experiencing gear whine. I took it to my local indy and we went for a drive. "Gear whine" the guy says, "could be the pinion bearing". Of course the only way to find out for sure is to tear into the transmission. I knew this would be the only logical response but I was so hoping for a more difinative answer.

His suggestion is when the time comes buy a used or remanufactured transmission because of the unknown issues he could find once he opens the case. The pinion bearing alone is around $550 and rings and other bits could add up quickly.

He also suggested I could try Lucas Transmission Oil, which I did. The whine was much quieter right away, time will tell if it stays that way.

Anyway, I was reminded that I hate hearing what I already know. Dang

RPMulli

i would just wait til the transmission goes and just buy a rebuilt one... it will be cheaper in the long run..

Doug996InKC

Vertex has remans. http://www.vertexauto.com/ListItems/Flag/Flag04.aspx

Barn996

Wait and see, especially since the gear whine has lessoned for now.

ivangene

change lube to something better and keep saving your penny's for the day when you need it done

BTW
"I hate finding out what I already know"
I figured it didnt fit

alpine003

Lucas is a band aid but it should buy you some time. I did something similar with Penzoil Synchromesh on one of my previous cars and the darn thing lasted me almost two years. YMMV

Sneaky Pete

Thats what she said.......

gota911

No, what she really said:

"Honey, some of your friends may be taller than you are, but your pecker is bigger than thiers!"

ivangene

Someone needs to get some....

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