Help!!!
Almost a year ago I talked my wife into getting a V50. It now has 54K on it and every since the 50,000 warranty ran out we have had problems. First we got the PCV oil deal fixed by the dealer and a week ago I had it aligned, which I wonder may have caused the current problem.

Something in the drivetrain was whinning only when the car was moving and the mechanic said a bearing was bad in the crankcase, it was full of fluid and it would be $290 to find out if the problem was in the transmission or the case. I guess a new one costs 3000. I have looked all over the site and it doesn't seem to be a common problem. Do you think the dealer will cover it since it is a 4 year warranty even though we are now 4K over?

Thanks,
Ian

 

does the whinning happen even when the car is only idling??

 

It happens only when the car is moving and speeds up as the car speeds up. The mechanic said it is the box or part of the transmission and he can't tell without trying a new box, which is 3000! He recommended the dealer where it is currently awaiting service and hopefully some warranty help since I am 4,000 miles over mine.