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Jun 11, 2006 | 03:51 PM

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i just changed the gears in my car about 4 months ago and it is winding now i changed everything except wheel bearing.everything was done right it has a good pattern and the backlash was like 11 or 12. i dont know what it could be its pretty loud what do you guys think

Jun 11, 2006 | 03:58 PM

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Sounds like the Gears wining, some do that.

Jun 11, 2006 | 04:08 PM

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yeah but i dont think it healthy the last time it was winding i decided to drive and i somehow broke 4 teeth off the pinion.off course i was racing a mustang. i should of bought an automatic.

Jun 11, 2006 | 05:33 PM

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just pulled the cover off and there is a tooth brokin off the pinion.this will be my 3rd.good thing it is still under warranty.

Jun 11, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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If your breaking teeth off, then they are being installed wrong. The backspacing is off, or the Carrier is inproperly shimmed. Having an Auto doesn't necessarily help either, I blew a rear apart, and that was pretty much a stock motor...

Jun 11, 2006 | 11:28 PM

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yea, sumthing isnt right... but an auto is actually easier on a rear end then a M6. the auto keeps constant pressure against the teeth unlike the manual when its in neutral/clutch in, its free floating...

its like putting your hand on someones shoulder and pushing... or slaping the **** outta them... which do you think is going to hurt worse..

also are you running an adjustable TQ arm?? but i would def. have someone rebuild it that know how to check all the clearances and back spacing and i recommend having it rechecked at around 500 miles.. just to see what it looks like...and if it looks good, put a solid spacer in place of the crush sleeve.. that will make it last longer as well..

ive seen several rear ends come apart due to the crush sleeve continuing to crush even after everything is set... then it throws off the whole setup...