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joepeinado · 12-23-2020, 08:55 PM

Hey yall! I'm interested in purchasing another 1LE that I found locally. I used to have a summit white 1LE 2 years ago and really miss the damn car and I bumped into this one. Everything seems to be in working condition BUT there is a whine coming from the trans when in gear, as soon as I press the clutch or leave it in neutral, the noise goes away. There are no grinding noises when I shift, just that whine. My old 1LE did not have that sound, would this be a shaft bearing going out or a throw out bearing? How much would it be to get it repaired properly? it has 125k miles....Here are some pics

joepeinado · 12-23-2020, 08:59 PM

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RJT Impala · 12-23-2020, 09:33 PM

I'm inclined to think it's a throw-out bearing, based on the change in sound as the clutch is engaged/disengaged. What is the sound in neutral, clutch engaged (pedal out)?

joepeinado · 12-23-2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

I'm inclined to think it's a throw-out bearing, based on the change in sound as the clutch is engaged/disengaged. What is the sound in neutral, clutch engaged (pedal out)?

pedal out, in neutral, no noise.

i can hear it when in gear slowing down or gaining speed.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-24-2020, 07:48 AM

Sounds like the throw out.

Machh5 · 12-24-2020, 07:56 AM

I 'd take it to a dealer and let them check it out. Then you'll know for sure what your getting into.

Moto-Mojo · 12-24-2020, 08:05 AM

I’m going to guess some problem with the main shaft / bearings in the tranny. In gear, the main shaft and countershaft are turning. In neutral, only the main drive input and countershaft is turning while the disengaged gears spin on the idle main shaft.

At a buck and a quarter miles, you’ll probably need some slush fund for repairs but it does look nice.

Glassman66 · 12-24-2020, 10:25 AM

I love that that 1le harkened you back to the folks. These cars are such a hidden gem,I also love that most people have no idea what they are.
As for the noise, get her checked out, if it's a no go, find another car.
I went 900 miles to get mine.

joepeinado · 12-24-2020, 11:02 AM

Thanks everyone for the input! And I love the color, it's a beautiful car. Only reason I'm interested is because the price is 14k, clean title car. Mileage is about what I e seen some of these car have, but Im not surprised if it was abused. I know I ran my last 1LE pretty hard. And I also love that everyone thinks it's just another regular SS. I guess that is why this one is cheap lol

joepeinado · 12-24-2020, 11:03 AM

What am I looking at if I end up getting it? Kinda sucks to be giving paymemts and then have to dish out more cash for a trans rebuild

Kaylakms · 01-06-2021, 12:18 AM

Doubt it would be throwout bearing, when mine exploded i heard no type of whine, though my tranny does whine and has been for a minute, second gear grinds and pushes me out of gear quite frequently, you can tell this trans gonna go eventually, just waiting for it to happen, basically doed the same thing as the car your speaking of

12-23-2020, 08:55 PM	#1
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	Buying a 2013 1LE...BUT Hey yall! I'm interested in purchasing another 1LE that I found locally. I used to have a summit white 1LE 2 years ago and really miss the damn car and I bumped into this one. Everything seems to be in working condition BUT there is a whine coming from the trans when in gear, as soon as I press the clutch or leave it in neutral, the noise goes away. There are no grinding noises when I shift, just that whine. My old 1LE did not have that sound, would this be a shaft bearing going out or a throw out bearing? How much would it be to get it repaired properly? it has 125k miles....Here are some pics __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

12-23-2020, 08:59 PM	#2
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	Pics Attached Images __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

12-24-2020, 07:48 AM	#5
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Sounds like the throw out. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

12-24-2020, 08:05 AM	#7
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	I’m going to guess some problem with the main shaft / bearings in the tranny. In gear, the main shaft and countershaft are turning. In neutral, only the main drive input and countershaft is turning while the disengaged gears spin on the idle main shaft. At a buck and a quarter miles, you’ll probably need some slush fund for repairs but it does look nice. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

12-24-2020, 10:25 AM	#8
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	I love that that 1le harkened you back to the folks. These cars are such a hidden gem,I also love that most people have no idea what they are. As for the noise, get her checked out, if it's a no go, find another car. I went 900 miles to get mine. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS

12-23-2020, 09:33 PM	#3
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	I'm inclined to think it's a throw-out bearing, based on the change in sound as the clutch is engaged/disengaged. What is the sound in neutral, clutch engaged (pedal out)?

12-24-2020, 07:56 AM	#6
Machh5 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: US Posts: 120	I 'd take it to a dealer and let them check it out. Then you'll know for sure what your getting into.

12-24-2020, 11:02 AM	#9
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	Thanks everyone for the input! And I love the color, it's a beautiful car. Only reason I'm interested is because the price is 14k, clean title car. Mileage is about what I e seen some of these car have, but Im not surprised if it was abused. I know I ran my last 1LE pretty hard. And I also love that everyone thinks it's just another regular SS. I guess that is why this one is cheap lol __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

12-24-2020, 11:03 AM	#10
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	What am I looking at if I end up getting it? Kinda sucks to be giving paymemts and then have to dish out more cash for a trans rebuild __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

01-06-2021, 12:18 AM	#11
Kaylakms Drives: 2016 LGX Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pa Posts: 30	Doubt it would be throwout bearing, when mine exploded i heard no type of whine, though my tranny does whine and has been for a minute, second gear grinds and pushes me out of gear quite frequently, you can tell this trans gonna go eventually, just waiting for it to happen, basically doed the same thing as the car your speaking of