Re: IML: rear end noise

[Mark Battesby <a1web@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had a very loud noise coming from what i thought was my rear end. you could hear me from a block away . Funny thing is, it wasnt the rear end at all. There is a dust plate on the drive shaft , when it comes lose it make a incrediable amount of noise . I simply took the plate off fix the problem. You may want to check this out. Jack the car up  put it in drive and you will know if this is your problem. 

Brad Weikert <a292@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> It's an additive that you add to the gear oil to keep the clutches from 
> chattering. You can buy it at any good auto parts store, just ask for 
> limited slip additive. It will come in a tube of around 4 or 6 ounces. 
> Most synthetic gear oil already has the additive in it. I doubt that 
> the lack of the additive is causing the noise you are describing as the 
> bearings and gears do not require it,
>  just the clutches in the limited 
> slip unit.
>
> Brad
>
>
> On Jan 23, 2007, at 8:11 PM, Chris Strohmeyer wrote:
>
> > Thx all,
> >
> > Dick, this only has 10k miles on itbefore it was rebuilt with a noise 
> > complaint by the previous owner. I've only had the car running for 
> > about 300 miles. I wonder if I should drain the rear end and fill it 
> > with this special fluid? My manual says to do this and drive at least 
> > 100 miles to see if the noise goes away. I wonder if this would make a 
> > difference and whether the "mechanic" might of filled the rear end 
> > with 90 w gear lube?
> > Where can I get this special fluid?
> >
> > Thx,
> >
> > Chris
> > 67 Imperial
>
>
>
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