Found a chunk of metal during diff service
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Found a chunk of metal during diff service
I’m looking for help identifying this small chunk I found stuck on the magnetic drain plug. Just this one piece was all I found. There is a super loud whining noise above 30mph also. It’s a DTE Stage 4, 3.90. Doesn’t seem to affect drivability. Thanks.
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I'm just shooting from the hip here but that looks like a piece of clutch material from the differential itself.
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Thanks guys. What worries me is that there is a very high pitched whine that’s been getting louder. That’s the whole reason why I did the diff service. To assure I used the proper Redline gear oil and proper amount (1 extra ounce) of additive as per the DTE instructions. I was really hoping the noise would go away but it’s still there. You recommend I add some more additive?
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Thanks guys. What worries me is that there is a very high pitched whine that’s been getting louder. That’s the whole reason why I did the diff service. To assure I used the proper Redline gear oil and proper amount (1 extra ounce) of additive as per the DTE instructions. I was really hoping the noise would go away but it’s still there. You recommend I add some more additive?
The other metal on the drain plug could also be from the plates inside clutch packs since the washers look to be broken
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with time it will only get worse.
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So no #SENDIT replies. LMAO. Trying to keep a good positive attitude here LOL. Being that DTE is no longer in business, what do you guys recommend regarding having it rebuilt back to DTE Stage4 specs?
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Inside that topic also is discussion about the method to determine whether or not your diff's springs are still good. It's super easy to do: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1602029052
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Not sure what DTE's specs were but here is the stuff you need to upgrade to the C6 stuff
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-general/2486242-upgrading-your-c5-rear-with-c6-z06-guts.html
And
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...and-right.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-general/2486242-upgrading-your-c5-rear-with-c6-z06-guts.html
And
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...and-right.html
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Here is a relevant topic on this forum... https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1602567233
Inside that topic also is discussion about the method to determine whether or not your diff's springs are still good. It's super easy to do: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1602029052
Inside that topic also is discussion about the method to determine whether or not your diff's springs are still good. It's super easy to do: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1602029052
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Also, I have a dumb question. Isn't the differential carrier somewhat sealed up when it's assembled? Could a piece of Belleville or clutch pack make it out of the carrier into the differential case and make it to the drain plug? Does that makes sense?
Bear with me, I've never had a C5 rear diff apart before.
Bear with me, I've never had a C5 rear diff apart before.