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TDS


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Hi guys

My differential makes a light whining. Its not a continuous sound and it varies from no whining to a light/high whining.

 

Is this normal for a 1960 Pontiac Laurentian?.

 

I belive the clutch need to be cleaned - when I get the time - but I dont feel any problems with either the gearbox or the differential.

 

Please comment - thanks



-- Edited by TDS on Tuesday 4th of June 2013 02:27:27 PM



-- Edited by TDS on Tuesday 4th of June 2013 04:52:47 PM



-- Edited by TDS on Wednesday 5th of June 2013 01:48:07 AM

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Its probably been whining for years  

My  F-Body Camaros  especially 98-2000 whined like crazy    

 The old Pontiac might like some new fluid    

but don't fuss over  

 

I used to have a car, that only whined, when my wife was in it  rofl.gif



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Nailhead wrote:

An old trick was to add saw dust into the oil, it ran much quieter , but I wouldn't try it .

 Add banana peels, I've that heard also ...no

I know a guy that filled his with roto-tiller gear oil, thick as molasses, I don't know what the outcome was ... don't do it!



-- Edited by Pontiacanada on Wednesday 5th of June 2013 09:43:25 AM

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If it only whines when coasting and it is getting louder with time, that is a sign that the pinion bearing is tired and needs replaced.

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