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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Just look for a housing an put it aside until you have the $$ to build it. that is cheaper than buying a good used rear then blowing it up.  |
Good point sir! Of course, my 10-bolt so far has 200K on it and counting, and outside of this bizarre whine that started recently has no signs of giving up the ghost. It'll probably last a good while, I have those crappy Continental 245/45 17s tires that go up in smoke instead of hooking up.
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Originally Posted by GP99GT
couldnt it also be the throwout bearing? or are you absolutely sure its coming from the rear?
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My trained ear says it's definitely from the rear. The car is pretty quiet inside, so it's not too bad to hear which direction the noise is coming from. I never listen to the radio, and the exhaust exits out the sides behind the rear tires, so it doesn't drone inside the car.
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Originally Posted by Ian
how bad is the pinion seal leaking? maybe its just low on fluid.
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Definitely possible. There's a good-sized puddle under the rear of the car in the garage. There's also a huge puddle of ATF, and another of engine oil. The only thing it doesn't leak is antifreeze!