manual transmission problem

[stevenl]

I have a 2005 Aveo sedan with way too many miles to put much money into it but was wondering if anyone out there might be able to diagnose a transmission problem. When the left front tire spins, I get a very slight grinding sound. This happens whether it is under under power or coasting in neutral, and it is only the left front. The right side is normal ops. I don't believe the sound is coming from the wheel bearings (replaced a year ago and cannot be heard at the tire when it is jacked up and spinning) but in or very near the transmission. I'm not a mechanic but am smart enough to not want to start throwing parts at it to see if I can make the sound go away.

[Eg.h2o]

Well,
if you hear a grinding in the tranny…..labor will be expensive and getting to the offending part will require extensive disassembly.

[stevenl]

Well,
if you hear a grinding in the tranny…..labor will be expensive and getting to the offending part will require extensive disassembly.

Hey thanks for the info. I was kind of guessing that was going to be the situation. I was just a bit confused that the grinding was still taking place when the car was coasting in neutral.

[Eg.h2o]

If the wheel is turning, so is the output of the trans……
most likely a bad output bearing.
Used trannys are cheap and easy to put in, but only if you think the car is worth it.

[stevenl]

Thanks for putting the pieces together for me. Now is makes sense. As far as what the car is worth, what does a short ton of scrap metal get these days? Sad to think this chapter of my automotive life on the Aveo Forum is coming to a close. I will say I truly appreciate all the help people like you are willing to give. Keep up the great work.