Hi. I'm new to the forum. I currently own a '86 Sunsport Skier and am looking at a '02 Launch direct drive. When in reverse, the Launch makes a loud whining type noise. Is that normal or a sign of a problem pending? My '86 doesn't do that. Thanks!
Hi. I'm new to the forum. I currently own a '86 Sunsport Skier and am looking at a '02 Launch direct drive. When in reverse, the Launch makes a loud whining type noise. Is that normal or a sign of a problem pending? My '86 doesn't do that. Thanks!
I would not think it is normal. I would have someone look at it.
If it's really loud, no, it's not supposed to do that. But if it's a low volume whine, all my Supra's have done that.
I know mine whined REALLY loud when it was due for a Transmission fluid change. Changed the fluid and it was back to a nice quiet low volume whine in reverse, like it's supposed to. My guess is, needs a fluid change.
The Borg Warner Velvet drives, like your 86 has are exteamly durable and quiet, The PCM transmissions have a light whine in reverse. It is too bad Borg Warner quite making trannys for boats, they are still the best around. Al
Supra Beast
Custom 496 MPI HO 425 hp
Custom Teak floor
Mine also has a slight whine when in reverse. I looked into this as well when I first got it. All the research I did said it was normal.
2008 Sunsport 22 V
Mine has a low whine too in reverse always assumed it was normal.
2000 Supra Launch 21
Needs a little TLC
B.O.A.T.