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1. whining noise (score: 1): Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 20:30:03 +0100 (BST); You may remember I posted a question a week or so back about a whining noise coming from the left rear of the car. This has recently got worse. The symptoms are: loud whining above 30mph with acceler; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00576.html (8,512 bytes)
2. RE: whining noise (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick" <pbowen@intellinetics.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:59:37 -0400; John, I have experienced this problem before. While it is possible that it is your diff. I would check your u-joints. While this is not typically something associated with u-joints, I have found out; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00577.html (9,240 bytes)
3. Re: whining noise (score: 1): Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 13:03:34 -0700; If you suspect low fluid levels in the diff, you shouldn't be driving the car at all until you can get that filler plug off and determine levels by shooting in a bit of gear oil in there until it st; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00578.html (10,464 bytes)
4. Re: whining noise (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 13:08:14 -0700; Chances are if you had a whining noise, coupled with a diff leak - and you didn't top off the diff to insure that it was full, then you probably toasted the rear end. With very little lubrication, th; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00579.html (8,208 bytes)
5. RE: whining noise (score: 1): Author: "Norby, Mark A" <NorbyMA@LOUISVILLE.STORTEK.COM>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:10:56 -0600; Still sounds like a pinion bearing! This is definitely not the U-joints. Yes, the low diff oil level has played a part in causing this problem, but it probably won't go away now, even if you fill it; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00581.html (9,588 bytes)
6. Re: whining noise (score: 1): Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 22:22:32 +0100 (BST); It is a male type square nut. My 7/16 spanner fits round it, but it seems to be stuck tight. I was trying to think of a way to extend the handle, but couldn't. Anyway there is not much room for manou; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00582.html (9,065 bytes)
7. RE: whining noise (score: 1): Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 22:31:33 +0100 (BST); Due to my very limited mechanical experience I tend to rely on the opinions of others. The noise has only been significantly worse in the last week or two and I have driven the car less than than 20; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00583.html (11,401 bytes)
8. RE: whining noise (score: 1): Author: "Norby, Mark A" <NorbyMA@LOUISVILLE.STORTEK.COM>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 16:10:49 -0600; Try putting Liquid Wrench around the plug for several days, then use a 7/16'" wrench if it fits the square plug tight. If not, use an 11mm and tap it on tight with a hammer (this is to prevent it ro; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00584.html (10,224 bytes)
9. Re: whining noise (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 20:29:18 -0400 (EDT); Sorry you aren't feeling well. You might suggest that John also check the condition of your inner rear trunnion bearing. I failed one long ago on another spit by not realising the need for lube back; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00585.html (8,786 bytes)
10. Re: whining noise (score: 1): Author: Nolan Penney <npenney@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 21:12:00 -0400; Are you sure it's coming from the left side of the car, and not the center? If you're positive it's from the left, that's axle bearing territory. If you're not sure, then it's more likely it's the di; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00586.html (8,878 bytes)
11. Re: whining noise (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 02:10:43 -0400; At risk of picking sides between two people I've never met, ignoring noises is a lot different than ignoring regular service. (oil level checks) A lot of times noises can be safely ignored, because f; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00590.html (9,828 bytes)
12. RE: whining noise (score: 1): Author: Chris De Wet <DeWetC1@sapo.co.za>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 09:03:17 +0200; ... $700 ! Phew , didn't know they were so expensive . I have a couple of good Spitfire diffs in my shed . Maybe I should export them in exchange for Spitfire d-type overdrive parts and TR 3 parts :-; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00594.html (11,255 bytes)
13. RE: whining noise (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick" <pbowen@intellinetics.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:13:48 -0400; I do believe that is what the usual culprits would charge. You can do it for much, much less. Patrick Bowen ... $700 ! Phew , didn't know they were so expensive . I have a couple of good Spitfire dif; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00599.html (11,523 bytes)
14. Re: whining noise (score: 1): Author: Richard B Gosling <Gosling_Richard_B@perkins.com>; Date: 26 Oct 2000 09:46:21 -0500; There is always the alternative to spanners, if you are having trouble getting your diff oil plug out (or indeed any nut/bolt) - a good old pair of Mole grips, done up VERY tightly. Given that you h; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00605.html (8,851 bytes)

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