Opc

So i'm having some problems with my car.


Grinding sound starts always, but much louder when accelerating, the grinding sound which varies by rpm can sometimes be almost silent at certain rpms.

I thought it was the throw out bearing, so i replaced that the other night. Still the same sound.

I took a video, will upload it soon.

Also on a side note, the front wheels when jacked up were hard to spin, maybe a locked brake caliper or bad wheel bearing? i cant tell if the sound is coming from the front wheels, it sounds like the tranny area

UPDATE
grinding fun

Opc

ohh also, isn't there a boot that goes over the rear of the prop shaft? i have massive greese spray all over that area, i added some more in..

could my prop shaft be making grinding sounds?

Opc

i also got an alignment two weeks before this started

ahrmike

rear of prop shaft? = drive shaft->diff connection?

if so, you probably have a bad diff by now..

Opc

what would make the grinding sound, and why would it be louder when accelerating?

Moddiction

The diff would could make the grinding sound.

Opc

how can i tell, if i take it apart what do i want to find thats broken. I basicly have full use of a garage, but only over night.

Opc

and thanks for everyone cueing in, trying to find our camera so i can upload a video

Moddiction

You should drain the diff fluid and look for any chunks or anything in the oil.

Opc

well i was thinking goto the garage, put the car up on jack stands, and have someone coast it a bit in 2nd, and then walk around the car and try to get an idea of were its coming from..

that could rule out tranny, prop shaft, front wheels, diff, wheel bearings.