jetmani Member 28 Member For: 15y 4m 6d Posted 12/12/11 09:01 AM Share Posted 12/12/11 09:01 AM I have a slight wining noise between 90-100kmh, when I back off the noise goes away, I think its the diff, Are diff issues common in the FG?Where's the best place in Melbourne to get it checked out and also not get ripped off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,434 Member For: 15y 1m 7d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 12/12/11 09:04 AM Share Posted 12/12/11 09:04 AM I take it your warranty has run out?do you get the whine at slow speeds 5-10kmh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclewal Donating Members 583 Member For: 14y 4m 12d Posted 12/12/11 10:51 AM Share Posted 12/12/11 10:51 AM FG Very common, mine had it from day one, ford said "normal operation" after several attempts to get it replaced I modified it so I will be getting a truetrak built for it when money allows, ford factory diff=rubbish. If you have no warranty speak to Mick or Bel from Pitlane and see if they recommend someone to you. If you have warranty trundle back to Ford and ask for a fix/replacement ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetmani Member 28 Member For: 15y 4m 6d Posted 13/12/11 12:03 AM Author Share Posted 13/12/11 12:03 AM Warranty has run out, I know have 109,000 ks , no whine noise at low speeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,434 Member For: 15y 1m 7d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 13/12/11 08:33 AM Share Posted 13/12/11 08:33 AM the whine at low speeds was usualy a good giveaway that the diff was shot.strange it only does it at high speed!if the noise stops after you stop accelerating at high speed I dont think it will be the diff then. the diff is still spinning regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1PERFORMANCE Donating Members 104 Member For: 15y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: VIC Posted 13/12/11 09:41 AM Share Posted 13/12/11 09:41 AM (edited) The pinion has 2 bearings a large and small - large noisy under load and small on coast - preload on these bearings can change due to torque that goes through the spacer (they wear or collapse and bearing preload changes) preload is very important when it comes to diff whine - if its lsd noise try an oil change Edited 13/12/11 09:46 AM by F1PERFORMANCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetmani Member 28 Member For: 15y 4m 6d Posted 14/12/11 07:44 AM Author Share Posted 14/12/11 07:44 AM I took the car to a diff joint in Melbourne yesterday , the guy took it for a drive and he also seems to think bearings and mentioned wave spacers from Ford, he quoted me between $650 and $1500 to repair,Does this sound like a fair price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclewal Donating Members 583 Member For: 14y 4m 12d Posted 14/12/11 09:04 AM Share Posted 14/12/11 09:04 AM For 1500 thast a completely new truetrak and gears included, not standard ford sh*te, but if its on the lower side $650 its a much better option if you arent going to be running serious power through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanBatman G666E Turbo!!! Member 1,008 Member For: 15y 16d Gender: Male Posted 14/12/11 09:12 AM Share Posted 14/12/11 09:12 AM You get me a new true trac supplied and fitted for $1500 and I'll put my name down for 10 of them, 1 for me and I'll sell the rest for $2000 still cheap and profit!!5 places I called quoted prices starting above $2k even one place mentioned here that was supposedly $1550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 10m 12d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 14/12/11 09:22 AM Share Posted 14/12/11 09:22 AM Apparantly a true track lokka is $1460@cost before labour etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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