It is never pleasing to listen to a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you find a reversing gear noise that remains on your Peugeot 307? Any gearbox problem can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has created this content page to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Peugeot 307, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Peugeot 307 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Peugeot 307 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 generated by the reversing of your Peugeot 307 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 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:
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 choice. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be significant and you will create 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 typical if you experience a reverse noise on your Peugeot 307 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Peugeot 307 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most enthusiastic about in this page, to learn about the origin of reversing noise on Peugeot 307. 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 307, 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 possible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this situation, do not hesitate to consult this paper for more details about strut mount noises on Peugeot 307.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Peugeot 307X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Peugeot 307 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are dealing with a serious problem 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 quickly. Take your vehicle to your auto mechanic quickly or check out this article about gearbox noise on Peugeot 307 for more details.
I notice a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and connected to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Peugeot 307 reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is possible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
