Manual

Noisy in neutral with engine running

    - Input shaft bearings worn (noise apparent with clutch pedal released, but not when depressed)
    - Clutch release bearing worn (noise apparent with clutch pedal depressed, possibly less when released)

Noisy in one particular gear

    - Worn, damaged or chipped gear teeth

Difficulty engaging gears

    - Clutch fault
    - Worn or damaged gear-change linkage/cable
    - Incorrectly-adjusted gear-change linkage/cable
    - Worn synchronizer units

Jumps out of gear

    - Worn or damaged gear-change linkage/cable
    - Incorrectly-adjusted gear-change linkage/cable
    - Worn synchronizer units
    - Worn selector forks

Vibration

    - Lack of oil
    - Worn bearings

Lubricant leaks

    - Leaking differential output oil seal
    - Leaking housing joint
    - Leaking input shaft oil seal

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