whining noise

[CaptnKrunch]

I am going to look at another car tomorrow a 78z ,, I talked to the owner today and he mentioned the car makes a Whining sound while it's in gear ....,,I asked him if he could tell where the noise is comming from but he wasn't sure... the car has a manual trans... anybody have any thoughts ? something minor ? something to worry about? thanks for any input...

[Ed]

The first thing I thought of when you said whining noise was a bad diff.

Like with anything your gonna have to look around and try to find where it's actually coming from to be sure. Let us know and we will help.

[St.stephen]

perhaps a wasted throwout bearing?

[Daniel]

That whinning may be the wife in the passenger seat. !!!!

[Daniel]

Maybe low tranny lube.

[St.stephen]

yeah thats where I think I;d be targeting first...the trans. My old 78 had quite a whine in the trans....

[CaptnKrunch]

thanks guys for checking in on thoughts .. I'll drive it today and have a good listen.. and hoping for mostly RUST free... thanks again ..

[CaptnKrunch]

Originally posted by Daniel

That whinning may be the wife in the passenger seat. !!!!

,.she does hit some pretty good pitches somedays..