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terrible noise - front diff?
Today, as I was leaving the grocery store I started hearing a terrible noise much like a very bad CV joint. Immediately pulled over. Note: there were no warnings or previous noises - I had been driving with windows down and stereo off.
With spouse driving it back and forth there is a loud periodic noise. This is not just in turning, it's also in a straight line - forward and reverse. I watched with the hood open and the whole engine assembly seems to jump when the click occurs. Have I toasted the front diff? It sounds like maybe I lost a tooth in a gear assembly (or like I said a VERY bad CV by sound alone). It was only a couple of blocks so we pulled it home in neutral - noise still there, but not as loud as when under it's own power. It's in the garage now and I can smell that distinctive differential lube smell. I'm really hating this. The tranny is only 18 months old, and is/was working perfectly - if it is the diff, does the tranny have to go as well? help - advice, please. tia, Lee |
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I remember Jeff Hall (everyshadeofblue) talking about what his fried front diff did, and thats about right. Thats the only help i can offer. Beav, or anyone else?
-Mike |
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I know that Jay (strange1something i think) is in the process of repairing his front diff. He's doing some of the work himself (pulling the mechanism out of the car) and leaving the rest to the shop and I seem to remember him saying that he was paying a few hundred dollars. your mileage may vary.. hang out in the chatroom if you want to talk to him. he usually lurks there during the day
-adam |
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My 94 did that before it's diff and tranny went out. Start saving up your pennies. If it keeps dying, it will jump like you are riding a horse and will die leaving you on the side of the road. Have that check out soon.
Lwin
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Re: terrible noise - front diff?
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So at least check this out before you get it fixed, as it might save you another expensive repair. A lesson I learned the hard way
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