It is never pleasant to listen to a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking about what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that persists on your PORSCHE 718? Any gearbox issue can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has created this document to support you solve it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on PORSCHE 718, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse PORSCHE 718 noises and some tips to maintain your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my PORSCHE 718 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The noise induced by the reversing of your PORSCHE 718 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 employed 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 practice. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be enormous and you will develop a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even destroy the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely normal if you notice a reverse noise on your PORSCHE 718 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several PORSCHE 718 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this document, to find out about the source of reversing noise on PORSCHE 718. 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 PORSCHE 718, 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 produced by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore plausible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this situation, do not hesitate to check this document for more information about strut mount noises on PORSCHE 718.
An increased reverse knocking noise on PORSCHE 718X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your PORSCHE 718 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are dealing with a serious issue that needs to be solved right away before ruining 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 very fast. Take your car to your auto mechanic quickly or check out this document about gearbox noise on PORSCHE 718 for more information.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and related to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your PORSCHE 718 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been made and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
