I have noticed over the last few days that there is a rumbling from the rear of the car, that gets higher pitched and louder the faster I go.
Now I am not sure whether it is the bearing (as it appears to be coming from the passenger side) or the diff. Other issue is today, I noticed as I get to 80 on the speedo, there is a slight vibration starting.
Any ideas as to what could cause this, and if the diff, how do I check/refill with oil?
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mrLEE30
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could also be centre bearing on yer prop shaft.
to check diff oil there are two filling/draining holes. remove the top one FIRST (casue if you drain the oil then cannot open the filling hole yer screwed!) once its off remove the lower drain bolt, drain the oil, replace lower bolt, fill thru upper hole until at the same level as bottom of filler hole, replace the bolt.
but personally a rumble is your prop shft, either the bearing, the rubber coupling worn, the Universal joint worn, or the prop is unbalanced (unlikely unless you have had it off)
mrlee
to check diff oil there are two filling/draining holes. remove the top one FIRST (casue if you drain the oil then cannot open the filling hole yer screwed!) once its off remove the lower drain bolt, drain the oil, replace lower bolt, fill thru upper hole until at the same level as bottom of filler hole, replace the bolt.
but personally a rumble is your prop shft, either the bearing, the rubber coupling worn, the Universal joint worn, or the prop is unbalanced (unlikely unless you have had it off)
mrlee
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Bob_S
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just check that your wheel bolts on the rear wheels are tight first I have known them to become undone
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