It is never pleasing to acknowledge a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be wondering what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that lasts on your Renault Espace? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has created this article to help you fix it. First, we will see what the origins and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Espace, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Espace noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Espace make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult exercise. The noise caused by the reversing of your Renault Espace 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 employed for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce 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 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 plan. Indeed, the pressure you will exert on the gears will be monumental 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 hear a reverse noise on your Renault Espace if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Renault Espace reversing noises and their causes
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most excited about in this document, to find out about the source of reversing noise on Renault Espace. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I listen to a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you acknowledge a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Espace, 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 conceivable that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this case, do not hesitate to browse this content page for more details about strut mount noises on Renault Espace.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault EspaceX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Espace and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is conceivable that you are confronting a serious problem that needs to be solved rather quickly before destroying your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears very fast. Take your car to your technician quickly or browse this content page about gearbox noise on Renault Espace for more information.
I perceive 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 Renault Espace 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.
