Couple of issues...
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Couple of issues... So first issue is mainly annoying and can be embarrassing. Car takes a good minute to start. Turns over about 5-10 times before it actually rumbles to life. I tried to prime the fuel pump a couple times to see if that would change anything but no dice. It is very random, sometimes it will turn over only 2 or 3 times. But it's never turn key start. 
Second issue is more important. When getting around 90mph hour, i wouldn't say its a vibration like an unbalanced wheel but it sounds like(to make comparasion) the sound a wheel bearing makes. But its only above 90. The worst part is if I cruise that speed to long and then come to a stop I will notice a smell and smoky haze in the cabin. Got home and got out of the car to see it smoking from the rear end but couldn't really pin point it so it really worries me.
So yea that's pretty much what I am dealing with. I will try to take some vids tmrw and upload them.
Second issue is more important. When getting around 90mph hour, i wouldn't say its a vibration like an unbalanced wheel but it sounds like(to make comparasion) the sound a wheel bearing makes. But its only above 90. The worst part is if I cruise that speed to long and then come to a stop I will notice a smell and smoky haze in the cabin. Got home and got out of the car to see it smoking from the rear end but couldn't really pin point it so it really worries me.
So yea that's pretty much what I am dealing with. I will try to take some vids tmrw and upload them. 
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Issue #1: Have to checked fuel pressure?
Issue #2: Ever noticed any leaking from the differential, perhaps the pinion seal? Have you checked the differential to make sure it has the proper amount of fluid (remove fill plug on passenger side of case, check to make sure fluid level is at or just below the fill hole)?
Issue #2: Ever noticed any leaking from the differential, perhaps the pinion seal? Have you checked the differential to make sure it has the proper amount of fluid (remove fill plug on passenger side of case, check to make sure fluid level is at or just below the fill hole)?
Also for the first issue, check your spark plugs and if they are all different gaps from being worn out, this could cause a poor start issue.
Issue 2 i would look towards a bad rear axle shaft bearing which usually happens from low diff fluid, like RPM WS6 stated, you should check the diff fluid, or in your case i would pop the cover off and inspect the gears
Issue 2 i would look towards a bad rear axle shaft bearing which usually happens from low diff fluid, like RPM WS6 stated, you should check the diff fluid, or in your case i would pop the cover off and inspect the gears
