What to replace next??
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Racer
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What to replace next??
76 L-48 Coupe
The shop I use removed the rear end for a complete rebuild,replaced the rear wheel bearings both sides (end play set), replaced the e brake pads, replaced the side yokes and lock rings, all u joints replaced.
The shop has been great about it, as a matter of fact he has removed the rear end to check the clutches and fluid twice !
The problem is the right rear still makes a bump and grind noise while turning in a tight radius in either direction.
The trailling arm bushings look great and all the shims are in place.
What do I replace next ??
The shop I use removed the rear end for a complete rebuild,replaced the rear wheel bearings both sides (end play set), replaced the e brake pads, replaced the side yokes and lock rings, all u joints replaced.
The shop has been great about it, as a matter of fact he has removed the rear end to check the clutches and fluid twice !
The problem is the right rear still makes a bump and grind noise while turning in a tight radius in either direction.
The trailling arm bushings look great and all the shims are in place.
What do I replace next ??
Race Director
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Originally Posted by Localbulldog
76 L-48 Coupe The shop has been great about it, as a matter of fact he has removed the rear end to check the clutches and fluid twice !
What do I replace next ??
What do I replace next ??
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Racer
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Thats the thing, been there and done that ...................twice. The clutches have been replaced and the diff fluid put in. Is there something else in the rear end that could be messed up causing this?
Melting Slicks
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From: the land of a never ending frame-off resto-mod. May Visa have mercy on my soul.
Have you tried making several tight circles in a parking lot in both directions? This will help pull lube up into the clutches. This is a common problem. It will usually work.
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by Eddie 70
Make sure they are adding the GM additive first and then the fluid.
Heel & Toe
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good luck I have been here too
There is a small clip that retains everything in alignment in the center core. one of them was broken when they installed new clutches or came loose putting in the short shaft. changed the carrier and rebuilt once more and worked fine just will not hold the power I am putting out. I need help there.
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Racer
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My '68 Vert does the same thing, funny thing is that it never did it before I rebuilt the Diff. I was changing the ring & pinion at a pro shop & decided to get a rebuild while I was at it. Added two bottles of aditive (second one after noticing the noise). Seems to go away with miles and come back after the winter shut-down. I stopped worring about it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Township PA
Originally Posted by Localbulldog
Okay, How do I drain and then refill the diff fluid ?
Thanks
Thanks
Gary