Guys The information you've started to collate is great, I'm wondering if we could push it a bit further and see if we can build a better picture.
Questions i'd like to add (if possible?);
Has the noise got worse over time (or constant)? What tension have you got the belt at? Is the belt alignment true (as far as you can tell)?
As Chriss99 says noise is subjective, vehicles that leave the factory are found to be acceptable / within our parameters during road test.
Mark Evans
Here's the updated report with the extra info.
RogG and Nippymog - I've left your record as "Noisy" and included the comments on it being OK when cold (mine is he same).
Does this point to a need for a thicker oil and/or cooling duct?
Dear all,
Is this report still correct ? Are all bevel boxes which where reported as quiet still quiet ? Or ....... (sometimes miracles exists).... is there a noisy bevel box which got quiet ? If yes, is there a reason ?
