chetrickerman

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I just want to put together a thread that lists all the symptoms of your diff pins failing. This way people can possibly diagnose the problem before it becomes a huge problem, like me.

So, if you know of any symptoms of diff pin failure or failing, post them up, and I can update this first post if you suggest so.

blk-majik

iTrader: (6)

usually the first symptom seems to be a puddle of gear oil under your car =/

EvoX2NR

iTrader: (6)

There is a rattle if you are in transition from throttle to no-throttle. It goes aways if you press the gas a little to put a little more load on the tranny. Then a week later the puddle comes

chetrickerman

iTrader: (7)

ok, well im not to either of those points. i guess i just have a little louder than normal drivetrain

BaumBizzle

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I notice a rattling metal sound if I'm slowing down and am in too low of a gear (3rd @ say 15mph) or if I'm accelerating sloooowly and going through the gears...the sound seems to be heard coming from the rear. AM I IN TROUBLE?!?!

JimGVT

iTrader: (6)

How loud is the rattle?

I have a fairly quiet rattle (but you can hear it) when I lift and coast in gear at 3K rpm or so. Doesn't happen at lower rpms and goes away completely if pressing the gas a little or the clutch. I'm pretty sure its always done that, but I'm admittedly a little paranoid since I just took the car out after the winter and installed several new parts so I'm listening to every noise. To give an idea - you can't hear it with the heater fan on.

EvoX2NR

iTrader: (6)

that could possibly be it...but could also be anything from new parts you installed

Bear.914

iTrader: (10)

Im going on my 3rd tranny due to the diff pin failure....the only time I knew there was an issue is seeing a puddle of oil under the car....I never noticed any noises,grinds,popouts, etc...but this time im playing it smart and purchased and tranny and sent it out to shep to get a full rebuild plus diff pin mod

JimGVT

iTrader: (6)

Thanks for the feedback. I will keep an eye out for leaks and go from there.

Bear.914

iTrader: (10)

I suggest if you guys track the car, especially DRAG...just save yourself the time and headaches and contact shep,buschur, etc. and get the tranny done.