So, welded up a differential i had laying around for my car, mounted it and tested it. As soon as i put second gear i started hearing some whining noise.
This noise got worse as i got more speed. I Assume it's some trouble with the shims ?
I drove the car like this for about a month, and yesterday the differential broke down. Not surprised:p
So, installed the original diff today, and i'm still having these noises, and they are bad.
So, is the problem the shims, or do i need to swap the pinion ?
Noisy differential after swap, any advice?
Re: Noisy differential after swap, any advice?
Have you been swapping the crown wheel and pinions as pairs?
It's much easier to swap complete casings, but no idea if that's doable when welding one up.
It's much easier to swap complete casings, but no idea if that's doable when welding one up.
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Re: Noisy differential after swap, any advice?
how much and what type of oil did you put in the diff?
Re: Noisy differential after swap, any advice?
did you refill the gearbox oil?
Re: Noisy differential after swap, any advice?
Isn't the differential and gearbox separate? I did not refill the gearbox, but the noises are clearly from the diff.
The sound gets higher as i pick up speed, and it's the same in all gears. I'm 100% sure it's not the gearbox.
I used SAE 80W/90 Mineral in the axle. I filled it up to the "inspection" hole on the back of the axle, filled it to the oil started dripping out again.
The sound gets higher as i pick up speed, and it's the same in all gears. I'm 100% sure it's not the gearbox.
I used SAE 80W/90 Mineral in the axle. I filled it up to the "inspection" hole on the back of the axle, filled it to the oil started dripping out again.
Re: Noisy differential after swap, any advice?
Chris_C wrote:Have you been swapping the crown wheel and pinions as pairs?
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: Noisy differential after swap, any advice?
Is this a 4 or 5 speed?
If its a 4 speed there are shims that need to be there between the gearbox and diff, aswell as the correct gasket. For example if the gasket for the front of the gearbox is used by mistake you will get a similar problem because its much thicker. The gasket and shims must be calculated together.
If its a 4 speed there are shims that need to be there between the gearbox and diff, aswell as the correct gasket. For example if the gasket for the front of the gearbox is used by mistake you will get a similar problem because its much thicker. The gasket and shims must be calculated together.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: Noisy differential after swap, any advice?
I did not switch crown and pinions as pairs. If this is the case, then i guess i'm fucked.
It's a 5.speed.
It's a 5.speed.