Possible rear end problems

schwarzGT · November 15th, 2008, 01:08 PM

So I just went on a road trip and when I stopped to get gas after 300 miles of driving, I noticed a whine or a moan coming from the rear end when I turned sharp. I proceeded to finish my 1200 mile round trip with each time I got off the freeway to get gas the sound got worse...It has progressed to the point where it sounds like the limited slip is stuck/locked up, and when I turn it busts loose and makes all kind of racket followed by the moan. Any suggestions on what it might be?

Randy Stinchcomb · November 15th, 2008, 01:11 PM

any signs of fluid leaking from the pinion seal, axle shaft seal(s) or at the axle tube vent?
how many miles on it?
have you checked the fluid level lately?

schwarzGT · November 15th, 2008, 01:17 PM

No fluid leaking...it has 71k on it and it is my daily driver, I have never heard that noise before and no I havent checked the fluid level yet. I kind of figured that it might be low and that long drive just heated it up to a point where the clutches stuck together....not sure though

Randy Stinchcomb · November 15th, 2008, 01:31 PM

yeah, well I'd bet it's either low on fluid, the fluid is worn-out, or both as the rear diff is supposed tobe serviced at @30k intervals under normal use, so your way-way over due.....

schwarzGT · November 15th, 2008, 01:35 PM

haha wow, yeah I guess im gonna have to do something about that...hopefully all it needs is fluid. Im going to take the cover off and make sure everything is good in there...hope there is no damage. Thanks for your help.

DickH · November 15th, 2008, 03:29 PM

Haha you are in bellevue? Neat. I had the cover off to mine not too long ago, its all pretty easy to get to and look at on the inside, but I found putting oil back in to be a trick.get a funnel and a decent length of hose if you don't have it.

the real shocker · November 17th, 2008, 12:24 AM

sounds like the clutches are shot or maybe the spider gears are worn out

F8L GT · November 17th, 2008, 03:27 AM

dont forget the limited slip additive when you put it back together

November 15th, 2008, 01:08 PM	#1
schwarzGT Regular 2003 GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	Possible rear end problems So I just went on a road trip and when I stopped to get gas after 300 miles of driving, I noticed a whine or a moan coming from the rear end when I turned sharp. I proceeded to finish my 1200 mile round trip with each time I got off the freeway to get gas the sound got worse...It has progressed to the point where it sounds like the limited slip is stuck/locked up, and when I turn it busts loose and makes all kind of racket followed by the moan. Any suggestions on what it might be? __________________ StangSuspension.com Series II 2 inch lowering springs, MM Caster Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, Steeda Bumpsteer Kit, Steeda Clutch Pedal Improvement Kit, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch

November 15th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#2
Randy Stinchcomb Regular 1996 Mustang GT coupe 11.99@113.93mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Randallstown, Md Posts: 318 iTrader: 0 reviews	any signs of fluid leaking from the pinion seal, axle shaft seal(s) or at the axle tube vent? how many miles on it? have you checked the fluid level lately? __________________ *Thumbdinger.com* Fish With Protection

November 15th, 2008, 01:31 PM	#4
Randy Stinchcomb Regular 1996 Mustang GT coupe 11.99@113.93mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Randallstown, Md Posts: 318 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah, well I'd bet it's either low on fluid, the fluid is worn-out, or both as the rear diff is supposed tobe serviced at @30k intervals under normal use, so your way-way over due..... __________________ *Thumbdinger.com* Fish With Protection

November 15th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#6
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	Haha you are in bellevue? Neat. I had the cover off to mine not too long ago, its all pretty easy to get to and look at on the inside, but I found putting oil back in to be a trick.get a funnel and a decent length of hose if you don't have it. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

November 17th, 2008, 12:24 AM	#7
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	sounds like the clutches are shot or maybe the spider gears are worn out __________________

November 15th, 2008, 01:17 PM	#3
schwarzGT Regular 2003 GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	No fluid leaking...it has 71k on it and it is my daily driver, I have never heard that noise before and no I havent checked the fluid level yet. I kind of figured that it might be low and that long drive just heated it up to a point where the clutches stuck together....not sure though

November 15th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#5
schwarzGT Regular 2003 GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha wow, yeah I guess im gonna have to do something about that...hopefully all it needs is fluid. Im going to take the cover off and make sure everything is good in there...hope there is no damage. Thanks for your help.

November 17th, 2008, 03:27 AM	#8
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	dont forget the limited slip additive when you put it back together __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

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