"Dodd, Kelvin" wrote:
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> Jurgen:
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> What you are describing sounds more like a driveshaft than a rear
> end. Worn out diffs' tend to howl, not shake. Carefully check the u-joints
> NOW. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Visual inspection may not be
> enough, get under there and waggle the shaft around. Even if the u-joints
> have just been installed, they may be bad.
Guys, you hit it right on the head. I had talked to a driveshaft shop
when the problem arose. He told me it was the ring and pinion, since I
told him about the slop/clunk from reverse to first. Based on his
opinion, I discounted my first theory, which was U-joints. Since I'm at
school, I don't have the tools to get under the car properly. I ended
up having my differential fluid replace, to no avail.
Well, now I've come full circle, and now I add this to my list of
experiences. IF there is no other good coming from my car breaking down
so much, it's that I'm learning a heck of a lot. What can I expect from
a 29 year old car with some original bits. Since I acquired the car,
I've put about 30k+ miles on it, so it's not getting babied. Now, all
the problems are coming to light.
Wiggled shaft after getting it up. It's got enough slop in there for a
few 2x4s. Yes, that bad. I was driving the car, thinking it was the
rear end. Stupid me. Glad it didn't shear on me earlier. Now I can
run the autocross this weekend after repairs.
Thanks much.
Jay
BTW. Since all my tools are 400 miles away, I think it would be cheaper
for me to pay for the work, rather than buy all the requisite tools. I
called a local shop. Told them I had an MGB and wanted to have the
U-joints replaced. He said,"What's an MGB?" Told him what it was.
Said,"No, we don't work on those." Told him it was a pathetically easy
repair. "No, don't work on them." I'll never go to them for anything.
I'll push my car before I walk in their establishment. It's asses like
him that really get to me.
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