If you?re asking me, Chris, I?d say get it to a shop and have them set the pinion engagement per the detailed instructions in the shop manual, using a new crushable sleeve, and check that pinion bearing. There may be nothing else wrong, just an incorrect adjustment.
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris Strohmeyer
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:59 PM
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Subject: Re: IML: sure grip whine
I got two high recommendations from from car people in the area. This shop is a rear end shop exclusively. Here's their link: http://www.rearendshop.com/index.html The owner sounds like he knows what he's talking about but now I'm a little suspicious.
Sounds like I should replace the ring and pinion too since this has been an ongoing problem?
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Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:07 PM
Subject: RE: IML: sure grip whine
This is the first mention I?ve heard that the whine is on power only. That is often the sign of a bad pinion bearing or incorrectly set pinion to ring gear tooth engagement. The shop that rebuilt your diff should have checked that thoroughly, and reset the pinion engagement to specifications. If they missed this, or aren?t aware of the need for it, find a better shop! Consult your shop manual for specific instructions on this, or if you don?t have one, copy the appropriate pages from the one on the IML site.
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris Strohmeyer
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:21 PM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: sure grip whine
The whine is power on only. It's always whined while I've had it. The only thing left to whine is the R @ P. But I guess it's a shot in the dark with a used one because the shop might think it looks good but it might whine anyway.
Can someone tell me if the shop should have known by looking at the R @ P that it would whine? My original complaint was the whine.
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Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: IML: sure grip whine
I don't think you ever stated, if the noise or whine is with power on, power off, or coast. If it made the same sound before service, it was probably repaired before and not set - up right. In that case the ring and pinion would wear incorrectly, and make noise. If the service done now, simply re-shimed to the old set-up, or possibly correct, the noise will continue. Any adverse whine or noise is tell-tale premature ware. If a used ring&pinion are installed, very careful set-up should be done, or the same problem will exist, since the gears already have a ware pattern set. The standard 2.76-2.94-3.23 should be whisper quiet. Dave.
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From: PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>
> It isn't suppose to make any noise.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Strohmeyer
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 8:58 pm
> Subject: IML: sure grip whine
>
>
> Hi again all!Â
> Â
> Well, I just had my sure grip rebuilt because of a whine by a reputable
> rear end shop here. I took it out myself and handed it to them.
> Replaced all bearings and clutches, but not the ring and pinion because
> it looked good to them. $540. worth all together. They showed me the
> clutches and they were in terrible shape-broken and such so it needed
> doing. > Â
> Guess what, the whine is still there! The rebuilder drove in my car and
> said it's the ring and pinion. He was wondering if this might be the
> nature of this beast? They said they'd be willing to drop in a used
> ring for $150. more with no guarantees on the whine because it's used.
> I really don't want to sink more $ into this if I can help it for a new
> oneÂ
> Â
> What are your opinions about this possibly being normal and is there
> any magic oil that might quiet it down a bit?(besides bananas?)Â
> Anyone?Â
> Â
> Thx,Â
> Chris StrohmeyerÂ
> 67 Imperial Convertible/haze green/black top/green interior Â
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