Diff Problem
Diff Problem
Hi guys !
First of all please forgive me if this has been covered of it it is in the wrong section. I tried to search but I get too much junk to weed through.
I am new to the SC300 world. I found a 95 Auto with 190K on it for $1000 bucks. They thought it needed a tranny for a HUGE vibration problem that starts around 8mph and never goes away. I figured it was a driveshaft or carrier bearing problem so I purchased it. The interior leather is also SHOT.
Anyway, are all SC300's limited slip? I jack the rear of the car up and put it in drive and the diff is making a rattling sound. I think the previous owner had a leak and never had the fluid topped(residue all around it) of or probably never changed the oil. Only 1 tire is spinning.
Are diff problems unheard of? Ever hear of a fast vibration and noise coming from the diff. My coupler looks OK. I have to find a 12mm Allen today to get the rear bolts out.
Thanks in advance !!
Mike in Phoenix
First of all please forgive me if this has been covered of it it is in the wrong section. I tried to search but I get too much junk to weed through.
I am new to the SC300 world. I found a 95 Auto with 190K on it for $1000 bucks. They thought it needed a tranny for a HUGE vibration problem that starts around 8mph and never goes away. I figured it was a driveshaft or carrier bearing problem so I purchased it. The interior leather is also SHOT.
Anyway, are all SC300's limited slip? I jack the rear of the car up and put it in drive and the diff is making a rattling sound. I think the previous owner had a leak and never had the fluid topped(residue all around it) of or probably never changed the oil. Only 1 tire is spinning.
Are diff problems unheard of? Ever hear of a fast vibration and noise coming from the diff. My coupler looks OK. I have to find a 12mm Allen today to get the rear bolts out.
Thanks in advance !!
Mike in Phoenix
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MY diff makes noises too. Your probably looking at replacing all the bearings in the diff and maybe a couple thurust washers. Changing the fluid will help a little but the noise will eventually come back.
Well, the cheapest way to get a 12mm is to go to Sears. 8 bucks later you have one.
I replaced the diff yesterday and the HUGE vibration is gone. I think I still have a problem with the driveshaft carrier bearing. I have a "wheel bearing noise" and I tried only having 1 tire at a time spinning. It would be too much of a coincidence(I Pray) if the "new" diff had the same noise.
Is there anything in the tailshaft or the trans that would make that kind of noise?
Mike in Phx
I replaced the diff yesterday and the HUGE vibration is gone. I think I still have a problem with the driveshaft carrier bearing. I have a "wheel bearing noise" and I tried only having 1 tire at a time spinning. It would be too much of a coincidence(I Pray) if the "new" diff had the same noise.
Is there anything in the tailshaft or the trans that would make that kind of noise?
Mike in Phx
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