Volkswagen Golf making a strange gearbox noise

I own a 1998 Volkswagen Golf. Last week, while changing gear, the car has started to make a whining noise. Any ideas what this could be?

Asked on 5 May 2015 by John mclennan

Answered by Honest John

Probably worn gearbox shaft bearings.

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