2.2 transmission whine

[Talonfan]

Hi guy’s
My 2001 model roadster has a very specific transmission whine that occurs between 70 and 74 mph, not noticeable before or after these speeds.When present is constant on or off throttle any ideas as to cause ?
The car has covered approx 50 thousand miles.
Happy motoring
Mick

 

[FRANKIE]

Hi guy’s
My 2001 model roadster has a very specific transmission whine that occurs between 70 and 74 mph, not noticeable before or after these speeds.When present is constant on or off throttle any ideas as to cause ?
The car has covered approx 50 thousand miles.
Happy motoring
Mick

I thought at one time I had noticed a similar whine but it turned out to be wife reacting to the wind in her hair.................................... Frankie

 

[Talonfan]

LOL Frankie ! That would be a cheap fix.
Forgot to mention the car is fitted with an auto gearbox.

 

[t-tony]

I had a similar issue with my 2000 Z3 2.0 a few years ago. As it got worse I was afraid I had transmission problem developing but as it turned out it was the bearing in the auxiliary belt tensioner failing. Might be worth removing the belt(s) and checking.

Tony.

 

[Talonfan]