knocking/tapping sound in first gear only, it increases in frequency as the rpms increase. What could this be?

thanks
andrew

 

If it doesn't knock at idle, I would say it's in the trans.
If it doesn't make noise in any other gear, it's probably first gear.

Since you are in York,PA. You know where to go....CBRD

 

dreaded tranny whine?

 

no it whines too but this sound is kinda like a cv halfshaft going out. but not when turning just in first gear


Do you think it could be a chipped tooth on first gear?

 

I called shep trans and explained it to them and they said it is rare but most likely that the first gear is damaged/chipped.
The dealer will be looking at it next thursday I will let you all know the outcome. I had to reschedule my appointment so that they could give me a loaner car...



http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=23281588 <---------------------- maybe this too?

 

Hopefully the dealer is looking at it under warranty? If not that could be a big bill. Just buy yourself a shep trans and be done

 

first gear can shred up. this is after i drove it for only about 10 miles. input shaft was toasted, too. I would suggest getting it looked at soon.

 

Not uncommon to see first gear go. Down shifts and just general abuse from seeing alot of torque.

 

The dealer removed and took the trans apart (no charge to me ...thank goodness) to find one tooth on first gear that was about to break off! So they are replacing firstgear hub/slider and synchro and all the bearings and seals in the trans no charge. While they are in there I am having them put a new clutch disc pressure plate and throw out bearing for just the cost of the parts!! I should be getting it back by the end of this week.