It is never pleasant to discover a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wanting to know what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that persists on your Jaguar F-Type? Any gearbox trouble can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has written this article to help you solve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Jaguar F-Type, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Jaguar F-Type noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Jaguar F-Type make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise induced by the reversing of your Jaguar F-Type 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 more quiet than with spur gears employed 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 idea. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be significant 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 normal if you notice a reverse noise on your Jaguar F-Type if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Jaguar F-Type 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 cause of reversing noise on Jaguar F-Type. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I hear a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you discover a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Jaguar F-Type, 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 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 case, do not hesitate to check out this paper for more information about strut mount noises on Jaguar F-Type.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Jaguar F-TypeX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Jaguar F-Type and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are confronting a serious trouble that needs to be fixed as soon as possible 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 vehicle to your auto technician quickly or browse this content page about gearbox noise on Jaguar F-Type for more information.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and relating to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Jaguar F-Type 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.
