3.42 gears
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Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
3.42 gears
Got my 3.42 gears installed yesterday and picked up my car today. I noticed a little ooomph from and the and I can say that I am satisfied
Just one issue and I thought you guys can help me out.
On my way home wiht the windows closed, I started hearing a faint humming noise everytime I stepped on the gas pedal and it's coming from the rear. About 3-4 miles before I reach home, the humming got a little stronger, still happens when I step on my gas pedal, but it is accompanied by like a faint grinding noise everytime I stepped on and off the gas pedal ( the grinding sound sounds like when you shift gears but not as loud) I don't smell anything on the outside, car runs fine, it's just that annoying noise, and I don't hear any real loud grinding noise, just that faint humming. Can you guys help me with this one. Thanks.
Just one issue and I thought you guys can help me out.On my way home wiht the windows closed, I started hearing a faint humming noise everytime I stepped on the gas pedal and it's coming from the rear. About 3-4 miles before I reach home, the humming got a little stronger, still happens when I step on my gas pedal, but it is accompanied by like a faint grinding noise everytime I stepped on and off the gas pedal ( the grinding sound sounds like when you shift gears but not as loud) I don't smell anything on the outside, car runs fine, it's just that annoying noise, and I don't hear any real loud grinding noise, just that faint humming. Can you guys help me with this one. Thanks.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by slverc5
Got my 3.42 gears installed yesterday and picked up my car today. I noticed a little ooomph from and the and I can say that I am satisfied Just one issue and I thought you guys can help me out.
On my way home wiht the windows closed, I started hearing a faint humming noise everytime I stepped on the gas pedal and it's coming from the rear. About 3-4 miles before I reach home, the humming got a little stronger, still happens when I step on my gas pedal, but it is accompanied by like a faint grinding noise everytime I stepped on and off the gas pedal ( the grinding sound sounds like when you shift gears but not as loud) I don't smell anything on the outside, car runs fine, it's just that annoying noise, and I don't hear any real loud grinding noise, just that faint humming. Can you guys help me with this one. Thanks.
Just one issue and I thought you guys can help me out.On my way home wiht the windows closed, I started hearing a faint humming noise everytime I stepped on the gas pedal and it's coming from the rear. About 3-4 miles before I reach home, the humming got a little stronger, still happens when I step on my gas pedal, but it is accompanied by like a faint grinding noise everytime I stepped on and off the gas pedal ( the grinding sound sounds like when you shift gears but not as loud) I don't smell anything on the outside, car runs fine, it's just that annoying noise, and I don't hear any real loud grinding noise, just that faint humming. Can you guys help me with this one. Thanks.
Good luck
Burning Brakes
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From: baton rouge la
I dont experience any of that.
Doesn't sound right too me.
All you experienced was a little bit of ooooph?
I had 2.73's
It felt like I bolted a hundred horsepower to the car when I put the 3'42's in.
Doesn't sound right too me.
All you experienced was a little bit of ooooph?
I had 2.73's
It felt like I bolted a hundred horsepower to the car when I put the 3'42's in.
Burning Brakes
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From: baton rouge la
Originally Posted by RstyNutz
Is it used gear? Was it the whole differetial you had swaped out or was it gears? If it was a used set they could be worn..I'd try a different brand of gear oil..such as Royal purple gear oil. If it was a set of gears installed , they maybe setup wrong...others will chime in on this with better answears maybe..
Good luck
Good luck
Or this could be backwards.
It could be a brand new carrier and gears. It would seem a brand new set would be more inclined to hum a little thru the gears.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
Originally Posted by RstyNutz
Is it used gear? Was it the whole differetial you had swaped out or was it gears? If it was a used set they could be worn..I'd try a different brand of gear oil..such as Royal purple gear oil. If it was a set of gears installed , they maybe setup wrong...others will chime in on this with better answears maybe..
Good luck
Good luck
Racer
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From: Atlanta Georgia
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Originally Posted by slverc5
Got my 3.42 gears installed yesterday and picked up my car today. I noticed a little ooomph from and the and I can say that I am satisfied Just one issue and I thought you guys can help me out.
On my way home wiht the windows closed, I started hearing a faint humming noise everytime I stepped on the gas pedal and it's coming from the rear. About 3-4 miles before I reach home, the humming got a little stronger, still happens when I step on my gas pedal, but it is accompanied by like a faint grinding noise everytime I stepped on and off the gas pedal ( the grinding sound sounds like when you shift gears but not as loud) I don't smell anything on the outside, car runs fine, it's just that annoying noise, and I don't hear any real loud grinding noise, just that faint humming. Can you guys help me with this one. Thanks.
Just one issue and I thought you guys can help me out.On my way home wiht the windows closed, I started hearing a faint humming noise everytime I stepped on the gas pedal and it's coming from the rear. About 3-4 miles before I reach home, the humming got a little stronger, still happens when I step on my gas pedal, but it is accompanied by like a faint grinding noise everytime I stepped on and off the gas pedal ( the grinding sound sounds like when you shift gears but not as loud) I don't smell anything on the outside, car runs fine, it's just that annoying noise, and I don't hear any real loud grinding noise, just that faint humming. Can you guys help me with this one. Thanks.
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From: Newberry FL
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St. Jude Donor '07
I have heard some nightmare stories about just swapping the gears, instead of doing a whole DIFF swap. Take it back to the shop and let them evaluate it for you. I wouldn't play a guessing game to much long, you maybe able to get it fixed without having to replace to much.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Micah
Good luck and keep us posted.
Micah
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Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
Originally Posted by I X L R 8
I dont experience any of that.
Doesn't sound right too me.
All you experienced was a little bit of ooooph?
I had 2.73's
It felt like I bolted a hundred horsepower to the car when I put the 3'42's in.
Doesn't sound right too me.
All you experienced was a little bit of ooooph?
I had 2.73's
It felt like I bolted a hundred horsepower to the car when I put the 3'42's in.
Drifting
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From: Spring Hill, Florida Life is all about new beginnings;...TRY ONE!
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by I X L R 8
I dont experience any of that.
Doesn't sound right too me.
All you experienced was a little bit of ooooph?
I had 2.73's
It felt like I bolted a hundred horsepower to the car when I put the 3'42's in.
Doesn't sound right too me.
All you experienced was a little bit of ooooph?
I had 2.73's
It felt like I bolted a hundred horsepower to the car when I put the 3'42's in.
Me too!!!!!!!!
. i cant wait to have my yank ss3500 and 3:42s installed.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
Well, I'll bring it back tuesday. The shop was very fast with their response when I e-mailed them. So I don't think I will have any problem with them. Hopefully it's nothing. I'll give an update for future reference for members who will do the same gear swap.
I'll give an update for future reference for members who will do the same gear swap.
Take the car back and have it evaluated. Good luck.....
