My 2007 1.9 multijet sx Cargo has covered 56k from new at low speed 15-20mph it makes a low eccentric gear drone ,the gears are no problem as it was new the noise is hidden by engine/road noise. Is this common what is it likely to be?

Edtheted said:

My 2007 1.9 multijet sx Cargo has covered 56k from new at low speed 15-20mph it makes a low eccentric gear drone ,the gears are no problem as it was new the noise is hidden by engine/road noise. Is this common what is it likely to be?

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Probably nothing wrong and it will do that for another 150K miles.
Got to remember there's virtually zero soundproofing on the Cargos.
Once the bonnets closed it's a tin box with every noise amplified and then going straight through the bare bulkhead, through an echo chamber behind and under the dashboard and then into the cabin.
I stuffed wadding into all the spaces behind the dashboard in mine and while it's no limousine it made a big difference.
The one thing you could do (and probably should if it's not been done) is change the gearbox oil. Having fresh oil never hurt anything.

Edtheted said:

My 2007 1.9 multijet sx Cargo has covered 56k from new at low speed 15-20mph it makes a low eccentric gear drone ,the gears are no problem as it was new the noise is hidden by engine/road noise. Is this common what is it likely to be?

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Hi,

Does the noise go away if you press the clutch pedal?

I there enough gearbox oil in it I wonder?

John.

Thanks for the info, my clutch release bearing was howling it must of not been packed properly from new so I had it replaced with a new plate at 40k I got the mechanic to refill with new oil + MolyslipG. The gear change is like silk and quiet this noise is apparent at low speed with the window open I wonder if it's a diff bearing or similar?

Is it a common weakness on the 1.9td gearboxes is there a final drive bearing which commonly fails perhaps?