Transmission issue I think
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Transmission issue I think
Truck had a whining sound like a power steering pump (but it's not). I hear a growl like a wheel bearing that is related to vehicle speed and not engine RPM. I think these sounds are coming from the transmission. Figures. Had the truck for two months. I traded out of a 06 Dodge that broke down all the time to get stuck with this issue. I don't have the money. Any idea how long it will last? I have towed with it twice. I am pi$$ed. Truck has 115k.
Any advice is welcomed.
Any advice is welcomed.
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the whine, prolly is power steering, can you duplicate by turning wheel w/o moving.
the grinding could be front bearings, jack it up remove tires and caliper so you can fell only the hub bearings. jack up the rear, put in neutral and really check the U joints.
just to maybe help you think of better things to go bad.
the grinding could be front bearings, jack it up remove tires and caliper so you can fell only the hub bearings. jack up the rear, put in neutral and really check the U joints.
just to maybe help you think of better things to go bad.
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good thing is you can just sadlle up a horse and ride it back to town.
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the whine, prolly is power steering, can you duplicate by turning wheel w/o moving.
the grinding could be front bearings, jack it up remove tires and caliper so you can fell only the hub bearings. jack up the rear, put in neutral and really check the U joints.
just to maybe help you think of better things to go bad.
the grinding could be front bearings, jack it up remove tires and caliper so you can fell only the hub bearings. jack up the rear, put in neutral and really check the U joints.
just to maybe help you think of better things to go bad.
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UPDATE: It's the rear end.
Well don't I feel like the north end of a south bound mule.
I opened my back window and I could hear the rear differential loud and clear.
I pulled the fill plug and it is covered in metal. The oil has metal flakes in it.
The tag says 3L73 (3:73 Limited slip) and a 10 5. I assume it is a 10.5 rear made by Sterling?
I am going to open it up this weekend and take a look.
How hard are these to rebuild? I think I am going to do it myself. I hope all I have to buy is the bearings and a new clutch kit.
I opened my back window and I could hear the rear differential loud and clear.
I pulled the fill plug and it is covered in metal. The oil has metal flakes in it.
The tag says 3L73 (3:73 Limited slip) and a 10 5. I assume it is a 10.5 rear made by Sterling?
I am going to open it up this weekend and take a look.
How hard are these to rebuild? I think I am going to do it myself. I hope all I have to buy is the bearings and a new clutch kit.
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Well don't I feel like the north end of a south bound mule.
I opened my back window and I could hear the rear differential loud and clear.
I pulled the fill plug and it is covered in metal. The oil has metal flakes in it.
The tag says 3L73 (3:73 Limited slip) and a 10 5. I assume it is a 10.5 rear made by Sterling?
I am going to open it up this weekend and take a look.
How hard are these to rebuild? I think I am going to do it myself. I hope all I have to buy is the bearings and a new clutch kit.
I opened my back window and I could hear the rear differential loud and clear.
I pulled the fill plug and it is covered in metal. The oil has metal flakes in it.
The tag says 3L73 (3:73 Limited slip) and a 10 5. I assume it is a 10.5 rear made by Sterling?
I am going to open it up this weekend and take a look.
How hard are these to rebuild? I think I am going to do it myself. I hope all I have to buy is the bearings and a new clutch kit.