Problem with diff
Discussion
Samkia said:
Hi everyone. Had a problem last night whilst stuck in traffic every time I let the clutch up the traction control on the dash came on and their was a clunking sound. Is this telling me I need to change the diff oil or something more sinister its the first time it's ever done it.
Mine does this, but its more of a grindy noise. Only does it when pulling away sometimes. IIRC 007 has the same problem and monfish checked everything and couldnt find a problem.
James
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=1091073&mid=275072
that was my thread from awhile ago.
James
that was my thread from awhile ago.
James
notransistors said:
Holden put a 350+ horsepower engine into a car made for a V-6. Some GTO owners have suffered a failed differential, others have been lucky.
Depends on what day of the week it was built, I suppose.
Depends on what day of the week it was built, I suppose.
This is good for those of us who don't hammer their cars, the diff isn't bigger, heavier and more expensive than it needs me.
Its a sad commentary on the quality of products. My GTO has 25,000 miles, and the never-abused differential is already making noise. I have had plenty of American-made cars, most with a limited-slip diff, and never an issue.
On the other hand, I had a 1976 Triumph TR-7 [with the Spitfire gearbox and rear] that blew several diffs and trannys, before I switched to a diff and 5-speed tranny from a 1980 junk-yard TR-7. Then the car rusted to pieces.
Replaced it with a 1980 TR-7 convertible with rust-proofing.
On the other hand, I had a 1976 Triumph TR-7 [with the Spitfire gearbox and rear] that blew several diffs and trannys, before I switched to a diff and 5-speed tranny from a 1980 junk-yard TR-7. Then the car rusted to pieces.
Replaced it with a 1980 TR-7 convertible with rust-proofing.
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