What causes noise when gear in neutral but not when clutch engaged

Car: Ford Fiesta
Year: 2000

Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres

Noise when in neutral but not when clutch engaged- input shaft bearing

Problem added: Aug 12, 2012 (11 years ago)

Points: 1

Could be a noisy clutch release bearing.

Answered Aug 12, 2012 (11 years ago)

Points: 94

Does sound like thrust bearing, but I once had a Sierra that had a dodgy idler gear in the gear box.

Answered Aug 13, 2012 (11 years ago)

Points: 8

most likely the gearbox but check to see if it has plenty of oil in it first

Answered Aug 13, 2012 (11 years ago)

Points: 425

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