JohnnyD583@AOL.COM writes: << My 86 has a howl or growl or gear noise of something coming from the rear somewhere. It is only happening when I am accelerating in gear. The tone changes from loud to soft depending on how much pedal is used. No difference matters in what gear. >> From that description my first reaction is to say ring and pinion noise. <<....was told by the shop that the rear end had some wear but that it could go for years or next week. >> Very true. You simply cannot judge how long a failed or worn out part will last. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948 |
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