rear end noise
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From: vancouver bc
rear end noise
Hi guys. haven't posted in a while, but i need help from some of the pros here.
I have a 73 with a 4 speed that make a rubbing noise , from rear when turning right. more audible when turning right at high speed like an off ramp. It doesn't do it all the time, only after it's been driven for at least 20 miles. Actually once coming off a highway at 40 mph it go so bad that ,i had to pull over right away. going straight it's ok. you let it sit for a couple of days then it's ok as well.
I took it to a mechanic but no noise when he drove it. Everything is tight and looks good . all the wheel bearing and the rear parking brakes are all good. oil level is good as well.
Any suggestions !!!
I have a 73 with a 4 speed that make a rubbing noise , from rear when turning right. more audible when turning right at high speed like an off ramp. It doesn't do it all the time, only after it's been driven for at least 20 miles. Actually once coming off a highway at 40 mph it go so bad that ,i had to pull over right away. going straight it's ok. you let it sit for a couple of days then it's ok as well.
I took it to a mechanic but no noise when he drove it. Everything is tight and looks good . all the wheel bearing and the rear parking brakes are all good. oil level is good as well.
Any suggestions !!!
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If you're sure the wheel bearings are OK I would dump the rear end fluid and replace it with 80/90 weight gear oil and one 4 oz bottle of GM posi lube. Then go do some figure 8's in a parking lot to work the lube into the clutches.
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NO!!! You don't have to take the cover off. Big job. Remove the diff fill plug, get a suction device from an auto parts store, and suck it out.
