front dif failure

[Naru]

hello all!
ok about the strange noises of my svx.
i just think about it and i think it's maybe a front dif failure.
note : the noises are the same as dead axles put doing it anytime.
so, did anyone have already have problem whit the front dif?
whats the symptoms?
did anyone have already performed the replacement?
thanks!

[rbalach]

In the last two weeks i have started hearing strange noises too. Clicking noises while driving in a straight line. Frequency of the noise seems to match the speed (not engine RPM). Noise is worse during acceleration.

Is that what you are hearing ?

If anybody has any ideas please let us know.

[Wikedjuggalo]

Sound like a card in a bicycle wheel? if so then yes.

[Cam]

I had this experience when I first bought my SVX. The front diff was already broken. When I took it to the shop, I was told there was no Diff fluid present. Surely that is what caused it to fail.

The symptoms I experienced were clicking when moving at all speeds and it did not stop when turning. It quickly worsened (probably because of the lack of fluid). I did not drive it long in this condition as I was unable to.

Before long I heard a very loud pop. This was most likely the diff catching and finally giving way when the mating teeth broke loose. It was quite violent.

I decided to get a used tranny off ebay. Front diff fixed, but a whole bunch of new problems surfaced from the new tranny. Slipping gears, faulty solenoid C, etc. I recommend you have yourcurrent tranny worked on to replace the diff or buy a rebuild from a reputable source. OEM is very expensive and will give the same old problems our trannys are known for.

Short answer is...new tranny. You have a few options there. Search is your friend. Good luck.

[Naru]

Originally Posted by Wikedjuggalo

Sound like a card in a bicycle wheel? if so then yes.

i know this sound.
mine do it when i buy it.
it's a thermal deflector bettwen exaust ( Y_pipe ) and the main axle.
just move it away from the axle, and everything going fine.

my stange noise is exaclty the same as front axle dead.
but it's not, because i have replaced both 1 week ago.

it's a stumble from okm/h to 10km/h.
look like main axle failure.
or maybe the front dif ( oil checked -> ok )
or the bearing of the front dif.

the last possibility is a fried clutch ...

[oab_au]

Naru, you can check the front diff by lifting the front of the car up. With the gear lever in P, rotate one wheel forward, so that the other wheel turns backwards, try rotating it both ways. This will let you feel the sun and planet gears for any tooth damage.
Then gear lever in N, hold one wheel from turning, and rotate the other wheel to feel the ring and pinion gears for any tooth damage. Rotate it both ways forward and backwards.

Best of luck.
Harvey.

[Wikedjuggalo]

The noise will be there anytime it is moving in gear. The noise would start out slow as my speed was slow. Click click click more and more as speed increased. The way to find out is to drain the front diff look for chunks of metal. Warning though that gear oil stinks and will stain clothes. Ask me how I know....