It is never pleasing to acknowledge a sound on your automobile that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that persists on your Fiat Bravo? Any gearbox problem can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has made this content page to help you eliminate it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Fiat Bravo, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Fiat Bravo noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Fiat Bravo make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The sound created by the reversing of your Fiat Bravo 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 much less important than with spur gears chosen 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 automobile in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the automobile is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad plan. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant and you will make 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 common if you notice a reverse noise on your Fiat Bravo if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Fiat Bravo reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this article, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Fiat Bravo. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you acknowledge a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Fiat Bravo, 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 generated 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 out this article for more details about strut mount noises on Fiat Bravo.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Fiat BravoX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Fiat Bravo and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are confronting a serious problem that needs to be resolved right away before wrecking your entire gearbox. Indeed, 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 quickly. Take your automobile to your auto technician quickly or read this content about gearbox noise on Fiat Bravo for more details.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Listening 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 Fiat Bravo reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
