Rear end noises when turning a sharp corner
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Rear end noises when turning a sharp corner
I have started noticing some rear end noises when turning a sharp corner with my '04 coupe (8500 miles). Any idea what might be the cause? Also, suggested fix? I know C6's have had some differential problems but don't rermember differential problems with C5's, other than seal leaks. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, Jan
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Diff fluid may be low or you need more additive. check for leaks. then drain and refill with the limited slip additive.
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Burning Brakes
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My wife's '03 had the same problem...mostly when backing out of the driveway. Replaced the diff fluid with Redline, added a bottle of GM friction modifier, and it has been fine for nearly a year.
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Had this problem on my 04 also. Had a leaky rear diff cover and when they replaced the seal they changed the fluid and additive and the problem went away.
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You didn't describe what the noises were but mine started making whining groaning noise, out of the blue, when I went around the tight turns in my parking deck. I changed the differential fluid and replaced it with Royal Purple and a little bit of GM friction modifier. Problem went away.
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I have started noticing some rear end noises when turning a sharp corner with my '04 coupe (8500 miles). Any idea what might be the cause? Also, suggested fix? I know C6's have had some differential problems but don't rermember differential problems with C5's, other than seal leaks. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, Jan
P.S. -- Corvette Forum is Super -- don't know what I would do without it!
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