2002 MX5 Transmission noise

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The Invisible Man - 08 Nov 2005 06:34 GMT

I have never seen it mentioned here but my 1.8 has a whine apparently
from the transmission at low revs mainly in the lower gears particularly
when the throttle is feathered.

About 25,000 recorded miles.

Anyone got a similar noise or know what it is?

Thanks for any help

Hugh

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Lanny Chambers - 08 Nov 2005 18:09 GMT

> I have never seen it mentioned here but my 1.8 has a whine apparently
> from the transmission at low revs mainly in the lower gears particularly
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> Anyone got a similar noise or know what it is?

Lack of sound insulation in the transmission tunnel. All transmissions
whine, you just couldn't hear it in other cars. Miatas are noisy.

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Chuck - 09 Nov 2005 04:39 GMT

True. However, one might suspect that the tolerances might be a little
loose. You know, the old adage, build it just good enough--.

> > I have never seen it mentioned here but my 1.8 has a whine apparently
> > from the transmission at low revs mainly in the lower gears particularly
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> Lack of sound insulation in the transmission tunnel. All transmissions
> whine, you just couldn't hear it in other cars. Miatas are noisy.

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