I have a 1994 5 spd SE maxima. I have a transmission noise I like to get some assistance on.

When the clutch is engaged, there is a mechanical rotating noise. The noise decreases with increasing gears (ie. louder in 1st then in 5th). When the clutch is fully depressed, the rotating noise goes away. I have no problem shifting 1st to 5th. The noise is less in 4th and 5 th gear. I am certain it is a mechanical noise but what bothers me is how can it happen instantly?

Everything was fine until I let the car sit in the driveway for two weeks while waiting for some other parts to come in. Then one morning, I drove the car and this noise came about.

Can bearings failed instantly? What went wrong? Tnanks.

 

I've just had the same prob in my 4th gen, apparently the bearings are known to fuse to sleeves when over heated, which will give you a rattly bearing noise.

 

Which bearings on yours was messed up?

I do not drive mine hard at all, how did the trans overheat?