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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

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

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

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.

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

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..

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

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

I know a bloke in Perth who has a good hydra for sale if anyone needs one .......

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.