It is never enjoyable to listen to a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be thinking what to do when you detect a reversing gear noise that remains on your Peugeot 607? Any gearbox issue can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has made this content page to help you fix it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Peugeot 607, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Peugeot 607 noises and some tips to look after your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Peugeot 607 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The sound made by the reversing of your Peugeot 607 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 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 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. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will generate 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 usual if you find out a reverse noise on your Peugeot 607 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Peugeot 607 reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most curious about in this page, to learn about the source of reversing noise on Peugeot 607. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I find out a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you listen to a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Peugeot 607, 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 made 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 circumstance, do not hesitate to read this paper for more info about strut mount noises on Peugeot 607.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Peugeot 607X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Peugeot 607 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is possible that you are confronting a serious issue that needs to be fixed very fast 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 before long. Take your vehicle to your technician quickly or browse this document about gearbox noise on Peugeot 607 for more information.
I find out a noise when I go in reverse
Finding out 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 Peugeot 607 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.
