Ford F-150 - 1997-2003 :: Rumbling Noise - Rear End Clutch Plates Going?
2000 f150 182000 makes a rumbling noise from rear end mainly when turning at slow speeds. Thought it might of been axle bearings so replaced them this weekend to no avail. I have the 9.75 limited slip rear end but what I found out this weekend is that the axle bearings are for 8.8 , the 9.75 bearings was to big.
So does this mean I have 9.75 ring gear with 8.8 axles ? I have been using royal purple 75-140 with no friction modifier because royal purple says its it there.
But after doing some research Im going to go get some friction modifier and see if it works . So my question is how much of a pain is it to replace the clutch packs? What if I wanted to just put a different differential in and do away with limited slip ? Or go with a different aftermarket limited slip diff. ? what are my options , etc.
Ford F-150 - 1997-2003 :: 1998 - 4r70w Trans Keeps Breaking Flex Plates
I have a 98 f150 with 4.6l an 4r70w trans. I am on my second flex plate when I pulled the trans this time the tc was stuck to flex plate an the center of flex plate was busted around the bolts it has the remo engine in it but the studs on the tc were stuck in the flexplate I got them apart but it looked as if holes were off center on studs orded new tc an flex plate again. There is 1 bolt missing in top of housing an one was to long an didn't tighten up could that cause it to do it...
View 3 RepliesSilverado :: 91 Unable To Attach Dash Cap?
I have 91 Silverado with cracked dash. I purchased a dash cap from LMC. They said to use silicone to attach, but it doesn't hold in Oklahoma heat. What is best way to get all silicone off. It's a vinyl cap and wasn't sure what I could use to clean and not destroy.
View 3 RepliesPassat (B5) :: How To Attach Inner Tie Rod Boot To Steering Rack
I'm going to replace tie rods assembly. I have a question about inner tie rod boot. How do you attach it to the steering rack? No room there, horrible access.
View 1 RepliesGolf IV R32 :: How To Attach Shifter Knob To Stalk
The only serious problem i can't quite figure out is how to attach the shifter "knob" to the stalk. I see how the stock knob is attached, but i will be using an aluminium rod so clamping wont be a great idea. I have thought of removing the stalk and drilling a set of holes through it and running bolts to hold them together, but it isn't that big of a diameter and also i don't like the though of one of those nuts coming loose and messing up my shifting. My nest idea was epoxy, but I still would like to remove it if perhaps one day i wanted to. So there's my dilemma.
View 2 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: How To Attach Brake Line Or Abs Sensor It Rubs
i have Ksport kontrol pros and no mattter how i attach the brake line or abs sensor it rubs! how to rout them. i bought 3/8 heater hose for the brake line and spliced it to make a sleeve. sway bar endlinks used to pinch the ABS against the coilover but now it rubs the cv axle. 09 rolla s
View 2 RepliesGolf VI R :: Cluck Sort Of Noise Coming From IE Plates
Recently I have noticed a noise coming from the car. It is a cluck sort of noise, and it is definitely coming from the front end. I have tested turning and braking and the noise does not seem to be related to that. It seems to only happen when there is a quick transition in the road.
Think of the seam between a bridge and pavement where the bridge is an inch or more higher than the pavement. During normal dips and bumps it seems fine. I put the car up on jacks and removed both wheels. I went over everything to make sure it was snug. I took a rubber mallet and did a soft tap on various parts to see if I could get a rattle or clunk.
I have heard that camber plates can make noise. I am wondering if this could be the case. Many people have reported noise with GC plates, but I have not heard of IE plates doing this.
Ford Transmission :: C6 Transmission Keeps Burning Up Reverse High Clutch Plates?
I have rebuilt my transmission but it keeps burning up reverse high clutch plates. It has burned up two sets so far. I am thinking that it might be something stuck in the valve body.
View 4 RepliesBuick - Regal :: Rear Strut Mounting Plates Rusted
I own a 1998 Buick Regal with 213,000 miles on it. Recently I've noticed the rear strut plates in the inner wheel wells are very rusted and each has a crack along the wheel well. I've taken the vehicle to three auto body shops and none of them have been willing to provide a written estimate for repair. Is this a problem that isn't worth the trouble to fix? I still value the car and the 3.8 v6 still runs great ... but maybe it's time to retire it.
View 4 RepliesFord Excursion :: Pop Noise In Front End / Left Front Wheel Grinding
Driving at hwy speeds and head a pop noise in front end. Stopped and couldn't find anything, heard it a couple of more times, still nothing found, now I have a grinding noise left front wheel. What the issue may be. 2001 Ford EX 4X4.
View 6 RepliesHonda - Element :: 2003 - Radio Disconnected From Antenna - How To Lift Off Face Plates On Dash
My 2003 Honda Element's radio has been messed up for several years. The speakers are fine but the radio must be disconnected from the antenna because it is impossible to stay in tune. How difficult is it to lift off the face plates on the dash and try to reconnect the radio. Additionally, the lights on the speedometer appear to be getting ready to burn out.
The light behind the defroster dial has been out for a while and now the light behind the heater dial needs a few good taps for at light to appear. Can my husband and I repair these things or should we take it to the dealer or some kind of car radio and dashboard expert. Will it cost a fortune or will it cause further damage if we try to do it ourselves?
Ford Excursion :: Front End Vibration At 55 Mph
My new to me 04 X has a fairly bad vibration that starts around 55 mph. At about 60-65 it sort of goes away, but not completely. The wheels are 20" F-250 wheels ( 2006 ) with spacers/adapters. These were on it when I bought it. I had the wheels re-balanced and checked the ball joints. This made no difference.
This is not what I would call the death wobble, just a bad vibration in the front end. The steering wheel does shake/vibrate a little, but so does most of the truck while it is doing it.
Ford Excursion :: Front Right Headlamp Out
I have a HID kit in my ex and I noticed my front right headlamp out. I then started smelling like something burning. I popped the hood to find the hid box smoking. Needless to say I am ripping it out tomorrow. What's everyone using nowadays, I am going back with a standard bulb. I have the 02 style in my truck...
View 14 RepliesFord Excursion :: Front End Conversion?
I am thinking of switching my front end of my plain ole 01 to an 05 and up. I'm torn on getting rid of the chrome and going all painted up grille and bumper or getting a chrome set up. I found a paintable 05 take off with the oval for 60 bucks. Who out here has a all painted front end on your ex with pics. I know there are plenty with the chrome set up. I have 2 people emailing me about buying their grille now.
View 7 RepliesFord Excursion :: Clunking From Front End?
I recently ran into the "clunking from the front end" problem with my Excursion. It is 2WD but this might apply to all. I had the clunk under my left foot while driving over a series of small bumps. It was a rapid clunking. One big bump, or things like speed bumps did not produce the noise or feel in my feet. Only rapid irregularities in the road at 35 mph or greater made it happen.
It made me crazy trying to figure it out. I tried everything. Both sets of swaybar links, shock mounts, track bar mounts, made sure brake calipers were tight, you name it. It showed its ugly head every time I hit small bumps in succession at speed. Even tried to re-seat the coil springs but that didn't work! My front bearings made NO noise. There was NO play in them by hand while up on jacks. I had taken them out and repacked them while replacing front brakes. At my wits' end, I went for a "hail mary" shot. I purchased new bearings. Took it all apart, packed the new bearings and replaced.
Low and behold! The damn "clunking" is now gone! So, in short, IF you have a clunking that nothing else seems to fix, just try replacing the bearings even IF you feel NO play in them. I couldn't believe that bearings that felt so tight by hand would be causing such clunking.
Ford Excursion :: Noise From Front End?
My Ex developed a speed sensitive squeal from the drivers front last night and I am not sure whats up so I'm looking for some input..... First off it has warn manual lock outs on it, the squeal kinda sounds like what rubber against rubber or wet rubber sounds like. there is no heat anywhere I can feel its not pulling side to side..... it usually comes on after I hit a small bump and goes away under 10mph. But, if I lock the drivers side hub it goes away no matter what the speed, also with both the hubs in free wheel it will go away if I engage the transfer case while its squealing......last summer it got a complete brake job, all ball joints were replaced and axle joints were done.
View 5 RepliesFord Excursion :: Diagram For Front Suspension?
Need good diagram of all parts associated with the front suspension and axle components. I mainly need the axle components but looking for a good link or pic of the diagram with labels. I am rocking a 2000 Excursion V10 with 4x4. I have found some that are close but not the exact set up I have.
View 4 RepliesFord Excursion :: How To Upgrade Front Calipers
I need more stopping power. Is there a front caliper setup that you guys are using to get better brake performance? Either a direct bolt-in swap from a heavier vehicle (F350??) or a completely new aftermarket setup??
View 3 RepliesFord Excursion :: 2003 - Front End Is Really Clunky
I recently got an 03 ex, only thing is front end is real clunky i know the shocks are shot so I'm doing them soon, I replaced upper n lower ball joints and new hub bearing o drivers side, all the stuff on the right side is good, don't know where this noise is coming from..
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