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ProvoCyclist
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Joined: December 07, 2004
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Location: Murray, Utah
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 Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: Place your bets! Transmission failure time. |
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Last week, my transmission started making alot more noise than usual. I havent driven it much since then, as im doing lots of bodywork in preparation for new paint.
Im pretty much sure its the pinion bearing thats dying, i checked the CV's and theyre tight like a speedo.
With one wheel on the ground and the trans in gear, i can rotate the other wheel about 1" (as measured at the tread). Im assuming this is too much play?
I want everyone to give me their wild speculation as to when it'll finally fail.
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levi
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Location: Las Vegas
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| Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Well, if it is pinion related, I want another polling option.
I'll take over 5,000 miles.
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gears
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Location: Tamarack, Bend, Kailua
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| Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:36 am Post subject: |
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You don't give a description of your noise, but a couple inches play in that area is quite normal.
The mainshaft bearing is what usually fails first on Vanagons, as this bearing is somewhat difficult for oil splash to lubricate. I won't reuse a mainshaft bearing that's been removed, even if it looks fine. |
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tpinthepack
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Location: clearwater,florida
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| Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Spider gears would be my guess. If the gears still shift, your problem may not be too bad.
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Dogpilot
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Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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| Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Well, noise from the diff can go on forever. The play is indeed normal. Now if it starts making a 'R-rrr-R' noise, then that is the sound of money being ripped from your wallet. DIffs can moody when they go. For a good thermometer, look at the magnetic plug and see if you have a gear tooth or chunks there. Then you might be able to narrow it down a bit. Sometimes, if your lube is not too nasty, the brass will give the oil a bit of the metallic paint look.
Lacking big chunks or poltergeist tranny actions like popping out of gear. I would vote for over 5K as well. You can trust me, go on that 5K trip through Zombieland, your brains will be safe in your über reliable Van.
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