It is never pleasant to listen to a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that persists on your Mitsubishi Pajero 3? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has created this article to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Mitsubishi Pajero 3, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Mitsubishi Pajero 3 noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Mitsubishi Pajero 3 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The noise induced by the reversing of your Mitsubishi Pajero 3 is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. Indeed, the gears used for conventional speeds (1st to 5th or 6th) are so-called “helical” gears (oblique gears) . The use of such a pinion makes the noise caused by the gears less strong than with spur gears used for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
In fact, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the car in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the car is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad idea. Indeed, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be significant and you will make a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even break the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely typical if you experience a reverse noise on your Mitsubishi Pajero 3 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Mitsubishi Pajero 3 reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this article, to find out about the cause of reversing noise on Mitsubishi Pajero 3. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Mitsubishi Pajero 3, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. In fact, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations made by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to browse this paper for more details about strut mount noises on Mitsubishi Pajero 3.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Mitsubishi Pajero 3X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Mitsubishi Pajero 3 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are going through a serious problem that needs to be fixed very fast before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will spread to the rest of the box and damage other gears quickly. Take your car to your auto technician quickly or check out this content about gearbox noise on Mitsubishi Pajero 3 for more data.
I listen to a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and connected to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Mitsubishi Pajero 3 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
