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Possible rear end problems

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Old 12-30-2006, 07:50 PM
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i was just wanting to know if ne one new sign or a rear end goin out... i think im loosing mine... any way to tell apart from takin it to my mechanic??
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Old 12-30-2006, 08:12 PM
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What makes you think it is about to "go out"? What are the symptoms?
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Old 12-30-2006, 09:16 PM
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Check the wheel bearings. They stir up a good vibe when they are toast.
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Old 12-30-2006, 09:56 PM
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its making a weird noises... kinda hard to explain.. at hit RPM it sounds like its rubbing... at lower RPM its kinda a clanky noises... and it doesnt matter it its hot or not... its 40* outside and it will make the noises no matter if i just started driving or if i have been driving a while.... i an not sure were its coming from... i know its coming from behindtho... its a stock rear end tho... i havent done nething to it... and its only got 43,XXX on it... so i dunno
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Old 12-30-2006, 11:06 PM
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pull off the cover and see how much metal is in the oil...look at he ring teeth and see if any are missing.
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Old 12-30-2006, 11:25 PM
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ok ill do that... tomorrow im workin on the car in the morning... so ill just add that to the list... would it make since for a rear end to go out with only 43 miles on it??
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