Can anyone tell me who makes the X-Type manual transmission, I've not been able to find this information pretty much anywhere. Also, my car has pretty high mileage (154,000) and there's a bit of a whining noise which changes depending which gear you're in. I've already drained and flushed it which helped reduce it some, but it's still present. Is this relatively normal for this box or is it just worn bearings?

Thanks,

 

Max224, from the service manual, it says that the manual tranny is an MT75 which is made by Ford. As for your noise, it is possible that there is a bearing that needs to be serviced due to some excessive play. Now I am used to transfer cases that are a bit bigger (gear box for the nuclear sub). NOrmally when that started making noises, it was due to the tooth having a slight wear spot, causing the teeth not to mesh just so. So, the fix may be nothing more than looking at the teeth and finding that one that has the little ding in it and smoothing it out. Granted, if you are that far into things, doing a rebuild on the tranny is probably a good move, even if it costs you a few hundred to do yourself.

 

Hi Chris,
Fair point. I found and purchased a used gearbox from a 2004 X-Type with only 67,000 miles on it with the original intent of replacing the existing unit with it. After further evaluating the current gearbox, while the whine is noticeable (at least to my ears), it was somewhat calmed down by a fluid change and the slight third gear "crunch" almost disappeared. Plan B is to rebuild the used one I just bought (depending on what I find when I open it up) and then swap it in at a future time. Given the current situation and the time of the year, it sounds like a worthwhile housebound project.

Thanks, as always for your gracious help, and my best wishes for a Happy New Year.

Regards,

Max

 

Hello Max,
I assume that the regular gearbox oil changes have not taken place. This means that the bearings and syncron rings are slightly worn. So the noises will not become less. But acceptable for this mileage. A used transmission with 67000 ml should still be in good condition. It makes little sense to disassemble it if you do not know if there is damage. We just install such gearboxes, do the oil change and that's it.

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Hi Jo,
This is a self-inflicted wound. I originally purchased the used transmission to swap in in place of the current, worn one. I knew it would not be a cheap proposition, but had failed to consider things like replacing the clutch, cover, pressure plate and throwout bearing which would not have been a problem if I were doing the work myself. Unfortunately, my age (79) and circumstances (no lift in the garage) pushes this project outside my boundaries. With a lift and a helper, this could probably be accomplished in two weekends, but lacking both I'd have to have my local shop do the work. With labor, the aforementioned clutch assembly and the likelihood that there would undoubtedly be some $urprises, I'd be well over $ 2,000 which is more than I paid for the car. Still, not a unique situation for owners of older jags (I have three). I'm keeping the used unit in a storage trailer and if I ever decide to sell the car, will include it in the transaction.