Megane RS265 LSD Gearbox whine
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Hi all,
Im having some symptoms of failing bearings in my 2012 Megane RS 265, it's the LSD box. Basically I'm getting creaking/knocking at pull away and stopping, and a whine that increases in volume and pitch as I speed up. Garage also mentioned my gearbox is knocking when they had it up on the ramps...
Does anyone know somewhere close ish to Cambridgeshire that are able to either fit a reconditioned box or rebuild mine, and what the cost would be?
Found a company in Accrington that would fit a reconditioned LSD box for £1k, but that's a near 4 hour drive away...
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers,
Ben
Im having some symptoms of failing bearings in my 2012 Megane RS 265, it's the LSD box. Basically I'm getting creaking/knocking at pull away and stopping, and a whine that increases in volume and pitch as I speed up. Garage also mentioned my gearbox is knocking when they had it up on the ramps...
Does anyone know somewhere close ish to Cambridgeshire that are able to either fit a reconditioned box or rebuild mine, and what the cost would be?
Found a company in Accrington that would fit a reconditioned LSD box for £1k, but that's a near 4 hour drive away...
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers,
Ben
shaun442k said:
Beaniesport in Milton Keynes if you haven't sorted this already.
No idea on price but even if it's too late for your gearbox he's well worth a visit for other issues and servicing etc.
Getting it sorted with a few other jobs at AW Motorsport. Confirmed gearbox bearing issue, and on top of that I'm having a new clutch and clutch damper delete as its peeing out fluid.No idea on price but even if it's too late for your gearbox he's well worth a visit for other issues and servicing etc.
June will be expensive!
Xenoous said:
Getting it sorted with a few other jobs at AW Motorsport. Confirmed gearbox bearing issue, and on top of that I'm having a new clutch and clutch damper delete as its peeing out fluid.
June will be expensive!
Exactly what I had done on mine, along with a new clutch/flywheel/clutch damper delete at AW. For anyone interested in cost – the gearbox rebuild was £1200 which included removal/refitting although that excludes clutch/flywheel that'll almost certainly be worth changing at the same time. My bill was closer to £2400 as they rebuilt my front calipers for me as well as fixing a couple of other issues.June will be expensive!
Ben Lowden said:
Exactly what I had done on mine, along with a new clutch/flywheel/clutch damper delete at AW. For anyone interested in cost – the gearbox rebuild was 1200 which included removal/refitting although that excludes clutch/flywheel that'll almost certainly be worth changing at the same time. My bill was closer to 2400 as they rebuilt my front calipers for me as well as fixing a couple of other issues.
Christ, how do you still even like it. Ever since I got this car it's been nothing but a complete PITA. The few occasions its been ok, its put a smile on my face, but I'm struggling with it now. It's either going to stay with me for a year, and if trouble free we'll see from there, or it's being sold. Jury is out. I really wanted to love this car. It drives great, but reliability is just ridiculously poor.Mines having gearbox rebuilt, clutch (hopefully I don't need a flywheel), clutch damper delete, aircon condenser replaced, creaking from the front being investigated (doesn't appear to be the ball joints/bushes). Probably something like top mounts at this point.
In the last year I've to have the turbo off as a bolt snapped, replaced recirc, ball joint, thermostat, discs and pads all round, tyres. I get its all part of car ownership, but its grating. I suppose it doesn't help the wife has only just returned to work. Finances are stretched wafer thin right now.
Just hope I get some enjoyment out the car over the summer now...
I've spent over £4k on mine since September 2020 with the above, belts, brakes, tyres etc but I absolutely love it and for the money, there's nothing that comes close for me. It probably helped that I bought the car expecting to have to rebuild the box after reading about it, so factored that into my purchase price.
I usually change cars every 6-12 months – I'm 20 months in now and can't see me selling mine anytime soon. Although perhaps that is partly to do with how much I've spent on it in the time I've had it
I usually change cars every 6-12 months – I'm 20 months in now and can't see me selling mine anytime soon. Although perhaps that is partly to do with how much I've spent on it in the time I've had it
I think our expenditure will be similar once I get my belts and gasket sorted. Glad you're enjoying yours.
I'm going to try get out for some early morning drives and perhaps some Renault meets in the near future. Will hopefully get to finally get to use it for the reason I purchased it for, to enjoy driving...
If not it's being flogged for a shed!
I'm going to try get out for some early morning drives and perhaps some Renault meets in the near future. Will hopefully get to finally get to use it for the reason I purchased it for, to enjoy driving...
If not it's being flogged for a shed!
Xenoous said:
I'm going to try get out for some early morning drives and perhaps some Renault meets in the near future.
I'm up for this! We need an RS Megane summer blowout !!! I am west london based & have a couple of great RS friendly routes in the SE I know pretty well which are a great mixture of tight twisty b-roads & some long straights with sweeping corners.......all perfect for RS Megane's!Getting out for a good drive is the perfect antidote to frustration from big bills. I took mine to Wales just before having the 'box rebuilt and it reminded me why I bought it in the first place.
Annoyingly I've just seen a Mazda3 MPS come up for the same money I'd expect to be able to trade mine in for. I'm going to get the box, creaking and air con sorted before I make any decisions, but I'm certainly tempted.
But I think you're right. I purchased this car for a reason, to really enjoy driving. I'm going to give it a chance, and go from there. Right now, it just feels like it's sucked the fun out of what should be a cracking car. However I'm nearly over the upcoming expenditure, and I'm just looking forward to getting it back, and taking it for a blast through some of Suffolk's finest.
Not long now, surgery is on June 6th...
But I think you're right. I purchased this car for a reason, to really enjoy driving. I'm going to give it a chance, and go from there. Right now, it just feels like it's sucked the fun out of what should be a cracking car. However I'm nearly over the upcoming expenditure, and I'm just looking forward to getting it back, and taking it for a blast through some of Suffolk's finest.
Not long now, surgery is on June 6th...
I've just bought one of these and hoping to get it to AW for a service and cambelt.
I've only countless performance cars and after loosing my Boxster to a house move last year been searching for another car to quell my thirst for fun. I took this, albeit slightly ropey, trade in for a drive and knew I had to have it
It has multiple issues ; AC is also not working (although that doesn't bother me, I'm a windows down man) and vibration at idle which I'm hoping is the gearbox mount and not the flywheel!
I've only countless performance cars and after loosing my Boxster to a house move last year been searching for another car to quell my thirst for fun. I took this, albeit slightly ropey, trade in for a drive and knew I had to have it
It has multiple issues ; AC is also not working (although that doesn't bother me, I'm a windows down man) and vibration at idle which I'm hoping is the gearbox mount and not the flywheel!
NelsonM3 said:
I've just bought one of these and hoping to get it to AW for a service and cambelt.
I've only countless performance cars and after loosing my Boxster to a house move last year been searching for another car to quell my thirst for fun. I took this, albeit slightly ropey, trade in for a drive and knew I had to have it
It has multiple issues ; AC is also not working (although that doesn't bother me, I'm a windows down man) and vibration at idle which I'm hoping is the gearbox mount and not the flywheel!
Welcome to the club! My AC has now packed up too, tried to get it regassed but it's leaking so having that looked at next week. Vibration at idle could potentially be an uprated gearbox mount, or just one that's knackered as you say. I'm sure Alex will be able to tell you either way.I've only countless performance cars and after loosing my Boxster to a house move last year been searching for another car to quell my thirst for fun. I took this, albeit slightly ropey, trade in for a drive and knew I had to have it
It has multiple issues ; AC is also not working (although that doesn't bother me, I'm a windows down man) and vibration at idle which I'm hoping is the gearbox mount and not the flywheel!
Welcome to RS ownership, it ain't cheap! However Alex is brilliant. Message AW Motorworks on Facebook. Seems to be better at responding there.
I never updated this thread, but after a new clutch, flywheel, gearbox rebuild, clutch damper delete and a nice bill the cars running great again. Like you all though, my airbcins also gone. Alex confirmed it as a condenser issue. £250 to sort.
I never updated this thread, but after a new clutch, flywheel, gearbox rebuild, clutch damper delete and a nice bill the cars running great again. Like you all though, my airbcins also gone. Alex confirmed it as a condenser issue. £250 to sort.
Xenoous said:
Welcome to RS ownership, it ain't cheap! However Alex is brilliant. Message AW Motorworks on Facebook. Seems to be better at responding there.
I never updated this thread, but after a new clutch, flywheel, gearbox rebuild, clutch damper delete and a nice bill the cars running great again. Like you all though, my airbcins also gone. Alex confirmed it as a condenser issue. £250 to sort.
Glad to hear it! Just not on the AC front...I never updated this thread, but after a new clutch, flywheel, gearbox rebuild, clutch damper delete and a nice bill the cars running great again. Like you all though, my airbcins also gone. Alex confirmed it as a condenser issue. £250 to sort.
Full service, driveshafts seals, oil breather seal, gearbox oil change and cambelt replaced by AW. Great service!
I’ve probably been spoilt by German cars over the years. But I do find the gearbox a little notcier than I’d expect. It almost feels as it I have to either change at higher revs or be a bit more forceful. Is this normal? I wonder if the linkage maybe needs some adjustment?
I’ve probably been spoilt by German cars over the years. But I do find the gearbox a little notcier than I’d expect. It almost feels as it I have to either change at higher revs or be a bit more forceful. Is this normal? I wonder if the linkage maybe needs some adjustment?
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