It is never pleasing to listen to a sound on your vehicle 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 lasts on your Peugeot 807? Any gearbox issue can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this paper to support you resolve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Peugeot 807, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Peugeot 807 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Peugeot 807 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The noise caused by the reversing of your Peugeot 807 is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. In fact, 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 more quiet than with spur gears used for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Indeed, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the vehicle in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the vehicle is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad plan. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be monumental and you will produce 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 Peugeot 807 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Peugeot 807 reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this content, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Peugeot 807. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Peugeot 807, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Indeed, 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 circumstance, do not hesitate to browse this paper for more info about strut mount noises on Peugeot 807.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Peugeot 807X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Peugeot 807 and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are going through a serious issue that needs to be resolved as soon as possible before wrecking your entire gearbox. In fact, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will disperse to the rest of the box and damage other gears very fast. Take your vehicle to your auto technician quickly or read this content about gearbox noise on Peugeot 807 for more information.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Peugeot 807 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been produced and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
