Thomas Carney wrote:
>
> I just ventured back to school after my spring break in my GT6+.
> The drive is about 300mi and I noticed a peculiar sound over my monza
> exaust. From the rear there is a whining sound which gets
> prgressivley louder at higher rpms. At one point I had to punch the
> gas and now the noise is more audible at lower speeds. It is whining
> mixed with some whurring. Does this sound like a typical failing
> diff?? I don't hear any clunks or anything so I don't believe it has
> anything to do with the axle u-joints. Is there a way to trouble
> shoot the diff or does it just one day fail?
> Thanks
> Tom
Tom,
If you step on the clutch, does the whine continue? If it does,
then it may be the diff. If not, it could be in the transmission.
Check out the fluid level in the diff. If you can get a sample
of the diff lube, check it for colo(u)r and metal deposits.
Cheers,
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Doug Mitchell
dmitchel@ismi.net
dmitchel@ford.com
'73 Spitfire 1500
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