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Brushing sound in 4th gear

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GerrySWestCoast

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Hi Everyone -my Series 1 makes a brushing sound when its in 4th gear (all others gears don't make this sound) -any thoughts of it might be? Thx
 
alpine_64

alpine_64

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GerrySWestCoast said:
Hi Everyone -my Series 1 makes a brushing sound when its in 4th gear (all others gears don't make this sound) -any thoughts of it might be? Thx
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Brushing or a light grinding sound?
I'd it coming from the box or the bell housing area?
Is the sound always or just at crusing speed?

Maybe put the car securely on jack stands and blocks and let the cat run the car in 4th and see if you can locate the origin
 
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GerrySWestCoast

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alpine_64 said:
Brushing or a light grinding sound?
I'd it coming from the box or the bell housing area?
Is the sound always or just at crusing speed?

Maybe put the car securely on jack stands and blocks and let the cat run the car in 4th and see if you can locate the origin
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Thanks so much the tips - now that i think about it, it does sound a bit like a light grinding sound. I will follow your advice - very helpful - thanks Apine_64!
 
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