2 problems at once yay!

[d0minator33]

Hey guys

 

so I've got a couple of problems

 

the first and probably small 1 is my exhaust seems to of gotten much louder for no reason and I mean ear bleeding loud I suspect back box but I looked under and couldn't see a problem.

 

The bigger problem Is my 6th gear frequently grinding as I goes in usually when I give it a bit of revs.

 

Are these common issues?

 

My car is 58 plate with 29k miles on it.

 

thanks for the help in advance

[martybhoy]

I thought my 6th was grinding a little but I was being a bit fly when pressing the clutch

[Lexx]

Exhaust likely parted from the back box due to failed welds. You'll need to get right under the car to check.

 

Grinding into gear could be synchromesh, although unusual at such low mileage.

[comrade]

Exhaust is either the joint between the back box and the middle pipe, or a flexi on the Y-pipe. You can it welded for £20-£30.

[StevoD]

your lucky youve only got 2 some people recon they have 99

 

and both semi common issue tho

[d0minator33]

Cheers guys

 

i found the failed welding near the back box so at least thats not a big problem

 

ill see how 6 gear goes for now if it gets any worse ill get it down the garage.

[jimboy2]

Don't look at them as problems, they are opportunities.

 

NEW EXHAUST TIME! Or get it repaired which is the boring but cheaper route. Can't help on the 6th gear I'm afraid.

[KyleR]

Common problem in the gearboxes, rarer in the newer boxes like yours, especially at such low mileage. Double clutch into 6th or try Rev match and it'll be fine.

[Jp606]

My 6th sometimes does that, when it's a bit cold usually. Also a HR with fairly low miles.