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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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C6 possibly whining?

'89 2wd F150, 63,000 original miles.

I've been noticing for a couple of days, the transmission has a light whine noise. The noise gets worst as speeds increase (up to a point where cab wind noise takes over), or when manually shifting it, as RPM's pick up.

Fluid and filter new from last summer (~5000 miles ago). Did a complete flush, not just droping the pan.

Level is perfect, still nice shiny red. Shifts like brand new!





I'm still not 100% sure if it's the rear end, or the transmission, but i'm leaning towards tranny.



What can it be?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Does it change from gear to gear? A bit of a "whirring" is normal in 1st for sure.

What speed is it? Engine speed, drive shaft or wheel?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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It's most noticeable slowing down to a red light, right after it downshifts from 3rd to 2nd.
 
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