igsta Member 371 Member For: 21y 1m 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 08/08/07 11:09 AM Share Posted 08/08/07 11:09 AM (edited) I took my ute to Ford about 6 months ago to fix a whine at about 80 km/h. When I got the car back the whine was gone at 80 km/h but was present at 100km/h. Anyhow I dealt with it . A few months after that a new noise appeared. When turning and accelarating It sounds like metal on metal noise coming from the diff. Sounds a bit like when your brakes are gone and you are rubbing metal to metal. This noise is getting worse everyday. I think it may have something to do with the LSD as the wheels turn at different speeds when turning. Does anyone know what could be the problem. Does Ford have warranty on their work even though the car is out of warranty. Thanks Edited 08/08/07 11:22 AM by igsta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 2m 7d Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 08/08/07 11:15 AM Share Posted 08/08/07 11:15 AM I personally have found the whine in certain diffs I have had only to happen when the car is moving or the music is loud..When it is stopped it is usually quite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF05T Member 453 Member For: 17y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 08/08/07 10:07 PM Share Posted 08/08/07 10:07 PM My diff is quite but when doing freeway speeds of 100 to 110 there is a vibration noise also. I think it may have been from the extreme clutch and lightened flywheel. Since then I have installed a Mal Wood option 5 will have to see if noise has gone away still bedding in. Good luck with your issue try changing diff oil to royal purple and have you checked if there are any leaks. Is your car lowered could be putting extra stress on your CV joints especially if its a manual.Cheers Alf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR06T Silver Donating Members 4,146 Member For: 19y 5m 11d Gender: Male Posted 09/08/07 12:38 AM Share Posted 09/08/07 12:38 AM ford do have a warranty on any work they do but it is only like 3 months I think.GOLDIE will know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomuz Member 209 Member For: 19y 6m 21d Location: Canberra Posted 12/08/07 01:45 PM Share Posted 12/08/07 01:45 PM Years ago I had an LTD with a LSD that had a very similar problem which was caused by me replacing the diff oil with the wrong grade. Once the right stuff was put in it was fine. Noting that the T needs a different grade oil to N/A Falcons plus an additive (Styroco or something) you might want to have a look at that.Muz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsta Member 371 Member For: 21y 1m 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 14/08/07 07:54 AM Author Share Posted 14/08/07 07:54 AM Years ago I had an LTD with a LSD that had a very similar problem which was caused by me replacing the diff oil with the wrong grade. Once the right stuff was put in it was fine. Noting that the T needs a different grade oil to N/A Falcons plus an additive (Styroco or something) you might want to have a look at that.MuzThanks Muz this did cross my mind. Maybe they did put the wrong oil in or even worse not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 14/08/07 04:06 PM Share Posted 14/08/07 04:06 PM Thanks Muz this did cross my mind. Maybe they did put the wrong oil in or even worse not enough.Sounds like the cones in the LSD are on the way out Try replacing the oil first and if it's still there headto the local diff specialist. Fraud wont cover it under warranty even if it is related to the work they did previously... they'll claim its unrelated and charge through the roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsta Member 371 Member For: 21y 1m 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 23/08/07 08:39 AM Author Share Posted 23/08/07 08:39 AM I changed my diff oil to SAF-XA and what do you know, the noise has completly gone. I cant believe that Ford put the wrong oil in, gives me the sh*ts. I hope that driving around with the wrong oil in the diff for 10 months didnt damage anything. I was going to take my car to Ford to get the clutch replaced, definately not now. I recommend this Castrol fully synthetic oil, the handbook even says to change the oil every 7500km in frequent or prolonged high speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Member 3 Member For: 16y 9m 1d Location: SA Posted 03/03/08 10:51 AM Share Posted 03/03/08 10:51 AM My car is doing this too when turning sharp and reversing.. I got my neighbour to check it out for me today and the diff oil is like soup! I don't think its been changed since I've had the car (bit over a year) so I'm hoping that's all the problem is!!I'm glad to read this as I was worried I'd need a new diff! Hopefully it doesn't come to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DORKO Member 340 Member For: 17y 8m 23d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 03/03/08 11:59 AM Share Posted 03/03/08 11:59 AM I should get my new diff this month. I hope I dont start hearing new noises. Arghh! The pain! I understand your frustration bud! Dorko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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