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just install Stasis torsen 4:1 diff and hear a small amount of whine noise

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Old 01-07-2008, 08:19 AM
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Default just install Stasis torsen 4:1 diff and hear a small amount of whine noise

is this normal ? sound like a gear noise it not that loud but audible enough......
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normal - most audible in 1st and 2nd gear
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not normal - the diff should not make any noise. check the installation
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Default what do I need to check ? I follow the bently manual and install everything as instructed

what else did I miss ?
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Default Jason ^^ post say not normal, and you say it is normal

now I am confused
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the correct answer then is it should be ok, if not then Jason's right! hehe
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i was in a car that had the stasis diff and rebuilt trans. it may have been the trans whining though
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a gear whine is absolutely not normal, a "crunchy" feeling at parking lot speeds and full lock is
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Default there are shims and a large belleville washer

make sure all are installed correctly and with proper lash. Also did you do a gear oil change at the same time?

Does the noise increase with speed and gearchanges?
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Default no gear oil change, noise seem to stay as a same level at all speed.

maybe washer ?


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