Whirring noise just below gear shifter

[damo]

Hi I'm looking for some advice or comments on a strange whirring noise coming from around the gear shifter area or as I sit in the car just next to my left elbow. I have a Tremec T5 manual 5 speed. Is it likely to be the drive shaft center bearing? Any ideas please.

[750hp]

When does it make the noise?
Does it get louder or quieter when you push in the clutch?
Is it a vibrating sound or grinding?

[Ron61]

If the car isn't moving then the drive shaft wouldn't be turning and that would eliminate that. If you are moving and it is loud enough to hear, it could be a U-Joint but remember sound is hard to p;in down to a location in cars some times. Try accelerating and backing off and see if you can hear the sound and if so, when is it the loudest.

Ron

[damo]

Thanks guys, there is no noise when the car is not moving, no grinding or vibrating. Ron I think it may be the rear drive shaft seal that is dry, I suppose the solution would be to replace the seal?

[damo]

I think I have sovled the problem for now at least, by lubricating the output shaft seal/ rubber boot with some grease. Fingers crossed.

[Ron61]

Good luck. I hope that was all it was. I could never be so lucky.

Ron