Can anyone help me with my darn mustang? I have a question and need advice. I have a '98 Mustang GT that has been making a whopping noise in the rear end. My friend (who is also a mechanic) originally thought it was the rear end wheel bearing on driver's side, but when he took it apart, he found that the bearings were fine but the gears were worn out. He said it looks as if something was changed at one time. He said since it would be so costly to replace the gears, he said to get a used one at the junk yard and put it in. I don't know why I want to do this, instead I was going to try and price it. What do I tell them I need when i check on parts? Also, he said that my car was good for another 10 - 12k miles, but it would continue to make this annoying noise and would continue to be a gas hog. Does this sound right? Can worn out gears make this kind of noise? Any help or feedback is greatly appreciate. Thank you..

 

if all it needs is a set of gears there fairly cheap. a rear end for your car might get costly those things get scooped up pretty quick buy guys wanting to upgrade.

 

You can get a set fo gears for under around 150, sometimes less. Put some stiffer gears in... maybe 4.10s

jim

 

Gears will make a whining noise when worn. I'm not sure what the hell a whopping noise is. Tell him you want some gears, and a new bearing kit.

 

if your ripping into the rear, i would put 373 or 410's in there. but if your concerened about gas milage stick with 327 stockers.


edit: what is the poll up top for.