bearing going out?
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From: Fort Myers Florida
bearing going out? well my rear has been whining like a BIOTCH for a awhile now, and i finally got looked at by the locals, and they said it was a bearing going out. They took something and listened to the rear and decided without opening it up 
but i trust their judgment. Would this make it whine terribly?
but i trust their judgment. Would this make it whine terribly? whinning usualy means the rear end was set up wrong, using wrong shimming not allowing proper gear placement
have you had any rear end work done? droped lower gears in?
like others have said, bearings dont usualy make a whinning noise when busted. pop off your diff cover and see if there is any metal shavings - if so, its either a bearing or something you be able to easily see
have you had any rear end work done? droped lower gears in?
like others have said, bearings dont usualy make a whinning noise when busted. pop off your diff cover and see if there is any metal shavings - if so, its either a bearing or something you be able to easily see
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Fort Myers Florida
no i haven't done any work or anything. I had the local Chevy dealer look at it so i would think they know what they are talking about, however you guys often times know more than them 
im interested in hear more about the specifics of the whine. Mine is whining, well more a waWAwaWAwa sound , similar to that of a flat spot in the tire. Took the axles out , the driver's side axle had oil all over it , the passenger side was bone dry. Would rather pay $280 than $2000+
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same here ive had problems with whining since i bought the car i think im getting it looked at this weekend but the noise sucks. I was also told it was a bearing in the past but i cant wait to fix it..
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My 12-bolt whistles like a jetliner coming in for a landing ... now, it's making bad noises form the rearend when I turn in the driveway ... out on the road at normal speeds, no noise at all ... sounds fine .... except on decceleration (at all speeds). It all started after the rear pinion seal was replaced. It's going in the shop.
Originally Posted by JEB99TA
My 12-bolt whistles like a jetliner coming in for a landing ... now, it's making bad noises form the rearend when I turn in the driveway ... out on the road at normal speeds, no noise at all ... sounds fine .... except on decceleration (at all speeds). It all started after the rear pinion seal was replaced. It's going in the shop.
BTW, My Dad & I did all the work on my rear without proper measuring tools, we did it more by feel and look....it was FRUSTRATING 
Last edited by miamifan3413; Mar 18, 2007 at 02:48 AM.