i_luv_s2k

So about an hour ago I leave for school....as I merge onto the freeway and get up to speed, at about 45-55 mph I hear a loud THUNK, then a loud whirring/knocking sound coming from the rear. At first I thought I hit something, but upon closer inspection I assume its either transmission/rear differential related...I put it in gear nothing happens...I try to accelerate while in gear whirring/knocking sound from rear starts up...am I f*cked? Damn I have a midterm today too! Any inputs? I'm hoping its's just the fluid because if not then I'm carless for at least a month Thanks in advance! peace (2002 AP1 75,000 miles) p.s. Anyone know of any socal car rental locations that dont require a deposit? broke baller yo! lol

[[[UPDATE]]]

hey guys well it turns out I am f*cked and it is my rear diff...now due to low funds I'm gong to have to rebuild it myself. I have not rebuilt a rear differential before, and couldn't find a diy for it. Anyone know of one? I'm very hesitant to tackle it before I have the right info/tools/procedures as it is/was my DD, short on time, and can't afford for it to break-down post-rebuild. So for from forum trolling the information I have gathered is:

- honda s2000 service manual is a must
- backlash/clearances need to be precise (any better than oem specs?)

things you guys think that is a mandatory replacement?
things you guys think can be re-used if still good?
parts/tools/procedures you guys would recommend for the repair?

I'm tired of sitting in my car on jackstands and making V-TEC noises lol! Thanks in advance! peace

starchland

Find another diff to swap in. Rebuild your old one at a better time

JohnsS2000

Billman250

You'll need lots of experience in dif building, and a very strong shop press for the pinion. You'll also want to make a custom bearing for on-and-off during shimming of the pinion.

Once the bearing is pressed on, the dif is assembled, the teeth painted and the pattern assesed, removing the bearing requires enormous pressure to re-shim the pinion and most people destroy it in the process.

Get another dif.

supahman04

What Billman said. Hes definitely one of the most knowledgeable people on this forum. If you didnt understand what he wrote, your in over your head. Swap in a used diff if your strapped for cash. Cheapest and fastest option with the least amount of time with your car on jackstands making "vtec noises". lol.

Leviisbigred

billman is the man

JohnsS2000

buy a used one for the time being and save up some cash to get a PuddyMod Racing one.

idea-catalyst

For SoCal rentals, check out Rent-a-wreck. I use them any time I'm in LA. Good folks, interesting vehicles.