Is this normal?
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I hear what sounds like a gear whine from the rear of the car (top up, radio off), I did a search, but couldn't get a straight answer. I know nobody can hear the whine, but is some normal?. BTW it whines whether the car is in gear or neutral coming to a stop and gets higher pitched when speed increases. Has anyone experienced a similar concern?
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Sounds like it could be either you rear diff or one of your wheel bearings. Have you checked your diff fluid lately? If it's a wheel bearing, that side's hub may feel much hotter than the other side after a lengthy drive without using the brakes too much.
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I check the hubs for excess heat after almost every +10 minute drive and they all feel the same. As for the rear diff... I havent changed the oil since I bought the car about 6 weeks ago but could this be causing the problem? How much noise, if any, should one expect from a flawless rear diff? None whatsoever?
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Originally Posted by zangiefisgod,Nov 1 2005, 10:59 AM
How much noise, if any, should one expect from a flawless rear diff? None whatsoever?
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Actually, my diff has made that noise for a long time now. My GF's '03 makes the same noise, but much quieter. And the '04 I used to have was nearly (but not entirely) silent.
My experience leads me to believe it's normal for the car, especially older ones like we have. I haven't noticed any issues with the diff - and a fluid change makes no difference. Unless it blows up, I'm not going to worry.
My experience leads me to believe it's normal for the car, especially older ones like we have. I haven't noticed any issues with the diff - and a fluid change makes no difference. Unless it blows up, I'm not going to worry.
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I have the same problem as he does , I have brought it to a brake shop and to the dealer and they cant find out what is wrong, the only thing i felt different is a a really slight slip in my clucth and a little power lag and thats it. They scheduled to take my tranny down on monday but im reluctant to do so. ill keep you guys posted
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