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Posted by spegull03 (Member # 2842) on :
 
Its been howling for a little while, and i had it looked at today. as soon as the guy took off the fill plug you could see all the metal shavings on the plug [Frown] he says its at least the bearings, but based on the amount of metal it could be more than that. fvck.

so what are my options? do I just get the bearings replaced (around $800) or do i go for a buildup (around 1500)? if built up, what parts?

so for now im driving a car with a time bomb in the differential [Frown]
 
Posted by Thirteen Twenty (Member # 7961) on :
 
what year stang?? 8.8? what gears do you have in it, if thier stock it's a good time for a swap. I may have some time to help you get it done cheaper.
 
Posted by spegull03 (Member # 2842) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Thirteen Twenty:
what year stang?? 8.8? what gears do you have in it, if thier stock it's a good time for a swap. I may have some time to help you get it done cheaper.
03 gt, 4.10's, and im way up north in chico with no mustang shops in sight [Mad]
 
Posted by OSH Zack (Member # 7667) on :
 
gl man, wish you could make it down her for a one day job :'/ [patriot]
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
True chunks of shavings or just goo on the plug? You'll see goo on ANY setup, I don't care who did them or what the setup is. It's wear...

Fill it with fresh 85w140 (non-syn) with friction modifier...and run it till she goes.
 
Posted by spegull03 (Member # 2842) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
True chunks of shavings or just goo on the plug? You'll see goo on ANY setup, I don't care who did them or what the setup is. It's wear...

Fill it with fresh 85w140 (non-syn) with friction modifier...and run it till she goes.
you know when you put a magnet on a bunch of shavings and they all stand on end around the magnet? thats kinda what it looks like.

say i get another 5k out of it before i decide i cant bear the sound anymore, then what? rebuild, upgrade? I guess I basically need to get the cover off and see what it actually looks like in there.
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Why wouldn't you just have John rebuild it now rather than wait for it to blow on the freeway and cause more damage to the housing, other cars possibly etc?
 
Posted by spegull03 (Member # 2842) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
Why wouldn't you just have John rebuild it now rather than wait for it to blow on the freeway and cause more damage to the housing, other cars possibly etc?
its tough to get down to fairfield since i have school every weekday and work weekends. ill be in fairfield sunday but i have no idea when the next opportunity will be. but I do want to take care of it sooner than later.
 
Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 
know anyone that has a trailer to borrow? find a friend and tow it down.
 
Posted by spegull03 (Member # 2842) on :
 
ok so if i do overhaul the whole thing, what should i be looking for? a 31 spline f150 assembly + axles etc? I only have maybe 15k on the gears, and 35k on the whole car.
 
Posted by Bizob (Member # 3768) on :
 
Damm smeegul that sucks, especially with just 35k miles. Might as well rebuild the sucker now. You always wanted those 31 spline [patriot]
 
Posted by Curt (Member # 6254) on :
 
sounds like the perfect opportunity for a 9 inch!
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
True chunks of shavings or just goo on the plug? You'll see goo on ANY setup, I don't care who did them or what the setup is. It's wear...

Fill it with fresh 85w140 (non-syn) with friction modifier...and run it till she goes.
and add some of the lucas additive and drive till the wheels fall off!
 




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