It is never enjoyable 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 notice a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Peugeot 306? Any gearbox problem can be severe, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has created this article to support you solve it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Peugeot 306, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Peugeot 306 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Peugeot 306 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The noise caused by the reversing of your Peugeot 306 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 used for the reverse gear.
Tips to limit 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 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 enormous and you will create 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 perceive a reverse noise on your Peugeot 306 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Peugeot 306 reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this article, to learn about the origin of reversing noise on Peugeot 306. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I acknowledge a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Peugeot 306, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Certainly, 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 conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this situation, do not hesitate to check out this content page for more info about strut mount noises on Peugeot 306.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Peugeot 306X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Peugeot 306 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are experiencing a serious problem that needs to be fixed as soon as possible 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 in short order. Take your car to your mechanic quickly or browse this content page about gearbox noise on Peugeot 306 for more data.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Experiencing 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 Peugeot 306 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is conceivable that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
