Hello ,
i have a 1750 s2 coupe that has a very high pitched whine that starts at about 70 kmhr ( quiet whine )and gets louder and more high pitched the faster you go. ( annoying at high acceleration)
Coming from rear. no vibrations, not worse round corners etc.
could this be diff?
oh yeah, oil level is ok ( although there is a leak)- unsure of oil type though.
cheers
Can you give us a bit more information. For example, does the whine become prominent on a trailing throttle or does it go away? Cheers
Disappears on deceleration. diminishes on cruising- and increases as you accelerate.
Sounds like it might be the diff, however, have you also checked your wheel bearings?
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I would suggest going to a diff expert and do a test drive. As far as oils go, I use redline 75w90 ns GL5 oil in my 73 2000 with limited slip diff. Do some research on the Alfa forums for opinions.
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When was the last time the oil level in the diff was checked?
oil level is ok, i checked that first, but it may not have redline in it ( i know this is the recommended but cant imagine it could stop this noise!)
Wheel bearing , appear nice and tight, noise does not get worse when cornering. ( i wish it was a bearing).
if it is diff i may be looking for a reconditioned one if there are any out there?
cheers
Quote from: xitsurf on March 26, 2019, 12:22:27 PM
oil level is ok, i checked that first, but it may not have redline in it ( i know this is the recommended but cant imagine it could stop this noise!)
Wheel bearing , appear nice and tight, noise does not get worse when cornering. ( i wish it was a bearing).
if it is diff i may be looking for a reconditioned one if there are any out there?
cheers
I don't believe you will find a reconditioned diff, especially in Tasmania, that you can have delivered to you affordably. Best to find a good diff/transmission shop locally and have them check and quote for service/recondition.
It's a diff. There is very little diff between diffs.
That said, is it LSD or std?
I have seen a couple of reconditioned and secondhand diffs recently on gumtree. They don't cost a lot to ship. I'm assuming yours is not LSD as you have a 1750. They are a bit easier to source. I still would recondition in preference as you will know where you really stand and probably keep the car original as possible. Start at a diff shop. Good luck
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Quote from: gebe1 on March 26, 2019, 05:08:39 PM
I have seen a couple of reconditioned and secondhand diffs recently on gumtree. They don't cost a lot to ship. I'm assuming yours is not LSD as you have a 1750. They are a bit easier to source. I still would recondition in preference as you will know where you really stand and probably keep the car original as possible. Start at a diff shop. Good luck
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Really (nosarcasm intended)?
I'm about to recondition two standard ones and perhaps rebuild a mongeral LSD.
If it was recently on gumtree and you have the links lemme know.
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Quote from: gebe1 on March 26, 2019, 05:08:39 PM
I have seen a couple of reconditioned and secondhand diffs recently on gumtree. They don't cost a lot to ship. I'm assuming yours is not LSD as you have a 1750. They are a bit easier to source. I still would recondition in preference as you will know where you really stand and probably keep the car original as possible. Start at a diff shop. Good luck
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Really (nosarcasm intended)?
I'm about to recondition two standard ones and perhaps rebuild a mongeral LSD.
If it was recently on gumtree and you have the links lemme know.
Yes, Really! And as you know they don't last long, so links disappear. I suggest you set alerts and make the search Australia wide.
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Also I have monitored most sites for reconditioned with none found, but yes they sell quick!!!
mine is standard not lsd
Anyone selling one let me know.
Otherwise a diff shop will help me i suppose.
freight easy to sort out on my end.
cheers