Singing Hydra

EKjimmy · Post by **EKjimmy** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:03 pm

My Hydra is making a fairly audible buzzing/humming sound when the car is idling in gear-normally only a short while after warming up, though it only happens sometimes..
should i be worried? and does anyone know what causes this and how to fix it, because i hate noises
Cheers, Jimmy

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:11 pm

Obvious one first, Have you checked the oil level in the trans?

EKjimmy · Post by **EKjimmy** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:35 am

yep, hard to tell but seems to have enough-getting more tomorrow just to be sure. cheers
jimmy

strogger · Post by **strogger** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:01 am

Hi EKJimmy,
I had the same problem with my old Hydra,
Turns out the buzzing is usually a sign of a clogged filter or that the filter has fallen off.

Basically your transmission needs a service.. (This is what fixed mine.)

Good Luck, Anthony.

EKjimmy · Post by **EKjimmy** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:40 am

yeah thats what i read in the shop manual

is it an expensive repair to get done? no doubt persisting with it like this could cause further damage?
Jimmy

strogger · Post by **strogger** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:03 pm

EKJimmy,
Service on mine cost me $160 from memory. But get some prices before you drop of your car, This way you'll get a feel if the mechanic knows what he's on about.

Cheers, Anthony..

EKjimmy · Post by **EKjimmy** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:12 pm

No worries, thanks for that Anthony i'll have to get on it asap
Jimmy

Aussy Edo · Post by **Aussy Edo** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:33 pm

hey mate,ive cleaned the filter out on mine after it was making the same noise which you have described,it stopped buzzing for a while b ut is still doing it occasionally so i think its a new filter for me or if i can find some one that really knows his stuff in brissy ile take it there for a service.The bloke anthony took it to and who sunny Tim recommended has shut up shop

so ile keep looking

EDO

Post by **Blacky** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:59 am

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oldnek · Post by **oldnek** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:55 pm

Sounds like a blocked or loose filter.
I would also flush the trans with clean fluid a few times to flush the converter as well after you service it.

Better still if you can find an AutoTrans Specialist that has a power flusher, he can do it for you. And your Trans fluid will be nice and red again with good smooth shifting from a clean valve body.

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