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Question: whirring sound

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wofergie, Murrieta, CA, November 09, 2009, 06:02
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When I depress the clutch and start to engage the 1st and reverse gears, I get a whirring sound until the gear has been engaged. Then there is no sound and it does not happen in any other gear.

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    Valleyautotech November 09, 2009, 14:20
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    sounds like the syncros in the transmission are wearing out, but start by making sure the transmission is full of the proper gear oil and it calls for GL-4 or GL-5/75w-90 available at most auto parts stores

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