Pinion seal replace NOISES
01-23-2005, 12:33 AM
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Pinion seal replace NOISES i got a 2000 camaro ss i just went to the shop and got my pinion seal replaced. now when im in 1st and tap the gas i get a clunking noise. when i start to go 30miles an hour or more i here this weird now coming from my rear and under the air rest like a clicking noise or like a tire that has a hole letting air out. what is it ? they overtorqued the pinion not and damaged the pinion bearing or crush collar?
01-23-2005, 08:47 AM
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Overtorqued or undertorqued, one of the two was done improperly it sounds. I've never liked the idea of changing just the seal on the pinion. I know some guys have luck getting it done properly, but most shops can't do it right. Once the crush sleeve has been crushed, I don't how how they can get the specs back in line. A leak on a rearend is so freaking common on most cars. I know it's ugly, but it's not the end of the world. Besides, aren't you getting the itch for some better gears by now? 
