gearbox growl

[dennydaly]

4.2 04 model patrol 1st gear growl when ideling slow moving in caravan parkes is this normal only time does it thanks in advance for help



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[Cuppa]

Mine does this. Disappears with a few revs. I think it is the nature of the beast. Others have told me they all do it & nothing to be concerned about. I don't recall if I have heard an explanation.

Cuppa

[AB]

Very normal with the 4.2's mate just above idle. I wouldn't worry about it. Mine does it as well on the GQ.

[BigRAWesty]

Mine has gone it in all gears down low its whole life... Now 22 years old, still original clutch to...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[AB]

4.2 04 model patrol 1st gear growl when ideling slow moving in caravan parkes is this normal only time does it thanks in advance for help



Thanks for birthday wish


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Welcome to the forum too mate, don't forget to put up an introduction in the intro section too.

[Cuppa]

So at risk of asking something I may have asked before ...... & forgotten the answer if I got one :)

Does anyone know why they do this?

Cuppa

[BigRAWesty]

So at risk of asking something I may have asked before ...... & forgotten the answer if I got one :)

Does anyone know why they do this?

Cuppa

I've actually never thought it to be a gearbox sound.. I always though it was an engine noise / exhaust note..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[macca]

Its a dreadfull sound when you first hear it, gears chattering??

Mine does it too about 1000rpm and gone by 1500rpm I think, I totally ignore it now.

Edit; more like 700 to 1100rpm

[Parksy]

Its a dreadfull sound when you first hear it, gears chattering??

Mine does it too about 1000rpm and gone by 1500rpm I think, I totally ignore it now.
Mine does this, about the same rpm. Especially when changing from 2nd to 3rd as there seems to be a large jump in gear ratios. I put it down to driving style. I always make sure there's enough revs when changing gears.

[dennydaly]

gear box growel new at this how to introduce in intro section thanks for replys mind at rest now

[Bloodyaussie]

You need to introduce your self mate before asking questions..

[growler2058]

My 4.2 doesnt do it

[Clunk]

My 4.2 doesnt do it

That's because your growler is big enough and noisy enough don the both of ya!!!!!!@ :D:D:D

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[Cuppa]

My 4.2 doesnt do it

OOOH that doesn't sound good, must be something wrong with it! ;-)

If I'd taken notice of the RACV pre-inspection test (paid for by car dealer) rather than get my own independent test done at a 4WD joint I wouldn't have bought my car, the RACV inspector obviously wasn't familiar with Patrols, he thought it had major gearbox problems. Independent test told me it was all good.

Cuppa

[AB]

I always thought it was engine vibration running through the entire train.

[AB]

Mines definitely engine shimmering vibrating just above idle which kind of harmonics through the drivetrain.

[BigRAWesty]

Mines definitely engine shimmering vibrating just above idle which kind of harmonics through the drivetrain.

It's all the 4.2 goodness trying to get out...:p

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[happygu]

Definitely a harmonic vibration through the driveline...mine used to do it too

[MudRunnerTD]

Feed it some Chilli and it will be a Growler forever! works for our House Growler.

[Winnie]

Feels a little like tyres might be rubbing on guards? Mine sounds the same?

[BigRAWesty]

Mine only does it from 850rpm threw to 1300.. quite low. So if your flogging it, no noise..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)