5-speed Getrag

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Hi,

I just replaced the gearbox in my son's 1986 280GE. It is a 5-speed manual Getrag box, and was replaced due to syncring failure.

The 'new' box, however, has a rather whiney noise on 2nd and 3rd gear, almost like it was reversing.

I thought I'd change the oil, but wanted to ask first if anyone knew what this indicates...

Anyone..?

Kind regards,
Bard Thomas
 

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Hi,

Yes these boxes do whine... Mine does it in 1st and 2nd, the rest are quiet so I have lived with it...
Its basically the bearings, so the box will need an overhaul, although im informed these boxes will go on forever like this.
 
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Hi,

Have you tried changing the oil on it?
 

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chuck a bottle of "Activ8" in first, then top up
 
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