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17-07-2007, 08:34 PM
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When in higher gears, and around 80k, Im hearing a sound like something is rubbing against one of the wheels. I know I have a slow leaking axel seal I have to fix. Could this noise be the diff running out of oil? If so, How long till It causes problems. I drive the car all day everyday and plan to get it fixed on the weekend. thanks...
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17-07-2007, 08:38 PM
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could also be a front wheel bearing, i'm pretty sure others have described similar sounds to that, but i'd still get the rear seal fixed asap
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17-07-2007, 08:44 PM
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Good point. How about a rear wheel bearing. I had to replace one side a while back...hmmmm...bugger...that could fail pretty quick yeah? |
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17-07-2007, 09:37 PM
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To replace the seal you have to do the rear bearing anyway (well it all comes in the replacement kit from Ford ... mine did anyway) ... not a fun job getting the bloody thing off the axle either.
I am presuming you are getting some sort of roaring noise (usually either uneven tyre wear or wheel bearing noise). There was a good thread a little while ago on checking wheel bearings ... might have been a GK or Ronwest How-to.
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17-07-2007, 10:26 PM
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17-07-2007, 10:31 PM
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Mine was leaking for a while (made a mess of the inside of my wheel).
I guess it is a case of luck really ... it might hold for a long time and just leak diff fluid ... mine did and I eventually got it replaced. I have the roaring noise at the moment ... but it's my tyres at the end of life ... I have had my front bearings cheaked out and they seem fine to me and my mechanic.
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17-07-2007, 10:33 PM
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Could it be leaking diff oil?
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