T5.1 DSG groaning noise in 6th & 7th at low RPM

[Fortbonsai]

I have an issue when the van goes into 6th or 7th gear, especially at low RPMs, there is a groaning labouring engine sound coming from the DSG gearbox, when I let off accelerator the nose disappears so only under load at lower RPMs,

I have heard it could be gearbox bearing? And suggestions on where to go if so?

 

[Fortbonsai]

Anyone have similar? Dual mass flywheel or gearbox bearings...

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[Navyboy75]

Alright Fortbonsai, I've just done a search as I've got this issue. Even when in cruise control, tap the brake it goes away but straight back when on the accelerator and back up to a steady speed.

Did you have the issue sorted? If so what was it in the end?

Cheers

 

[Fortbonsai]

Alright Fortbonsai, I've just done a search as I've got this issue. Even when in cruise control, tap the brake it goes away but straight back when on the accelerator and back up to a steady speed.

Did you have the issue sorted? If so what was it in the end?

Cheers

Hello, I did sort my issue out. I went to VW and a gearbox specialist one said a rebuild and VW said you have too heavy wheels.

So I purchased some 18" alloys ( 1form edition 1) and the noise has completely gone.

My thoughts, yes maybe the gearbox has weak bearings that rumble if there is a heavy rolling mass eg large 20" alloys. These weigh 6kg heavier than standard 16" and the 18" steels I had also were 6kg heavier, however, the new 18" alloys are only 2kg heavier than standard and zero noise. Literally fixed.

Possibly if you get a rebuild you may be able to run 20" again. However the wear or stress just ain't worth it.

I'm happy with smaller comfortable ride wheels. And no noise.

Hopefully this helps. Happy to clarify any details.