It is never enjoyable to perceive 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 notice a reversing gear noise that persists on your Renault Espace 3? Any gearbox problem can be serious, but before making sure, it is better to do a few investigations. Our team has made this article to support you fix it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Renault Espace 3, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Renault Espace 3 noises and some tips to protect your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Renault Espace 3 make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The noise made by the reversing of your Renault Espace 3 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 strong 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 idea. In fact, the pressure you will put in on the gears will be enormous 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 usual if you find out a reverse noise on your Renault Espace 3 if you shift gear under these conditions.
Diverse Renault Espace 3 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 find out about the origin of reversing noise on Renault Espace 3. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you perceive a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Renault Espace 3, 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 plausible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this situation, do not hesitate to consult this content for more information about strut mount noises on Renault Espace 3.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Renault Espace 3X
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Renault Espace 3 and this noise tends to build up as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are experiencing a serious problem that needs to be solved as soon as possible before destroying your entire gearbox. In fact, 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 in short order. Take your vehicle to your auto mechanic quickly or browse this content page about gearbox noise on Renault Espace 3 for more details.
I perceive a noise when I go in reverse
Listening a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Renault Espace 3 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.
