Creaky 2nd gear change

Justintime · 23 Sep 2009 at 18:51

Hi, seems every so often when i shift from 1st to 2nd i hear a little creak from under my car. Usually only in a fairly high rpm shift (3000rpm or so) and usually only when first beginning a journey, seems to do it more on a colder/humid day as well. Sound is hard to describe, but think of opening a big metal/galvanised door/gate, kind of that creaky sound. Sound sometimes stays away for days then comes back 3-4 times a day. Have to see dealership soon but just throwing this out there if it sounds familiar to anyone. The actual engaging happens fine and driveability is not affected, just that annoying sound! BTW the car is a 57' 1.9TDI Seat Ibiza FR.

Ta!

BigglesPiP · 23 Sep 2009 at 20:34

Mechanical linkage on these, or cable? Or half and half?

Justintime · 24 Sep 2009 at 11:22

Honestly don't know tbh, i know a little about cars but not a lot really about transmissions or the internal workings, only drive em

mattyprice4004 · 24 Sep 2009 at 11:31

Justintime said:
Usually only in a fairly high rpm shift (3000rpm or so)

Oh dear.

I jokes, I'd think a bush under the gearstick is worn, does it feel different than what it used to?

iaind · 24 Sep 2009 at 11:32

Sounds like something just needs lubricating

Justintime · 24 Sep 2009 at 11:58

It doesn't feel different tbh, just the creak. The tranny has had a sorrid history, needed a new clutch when i bought it, seems the previous owner couldn't drive or something, only had 22k on the clock but it was bad to the point of being horrible notchy, hard to engage and was'nt quite disengaging properly. Had the clutch done under warranty 2 weeks after i got it and it has been fine since (since February) and has covered about 8k since then.