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Old August 2nd 08, 06:34 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
Spike
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Default Hum after rear-end gear change

On Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:30:40 GMT, > wrote:

>While everyone loves to blame the mechanic... obviously the boat-person that
>built the gearset is an expert, I have found that some gearsets are just
>plain noisey.... Installation was performed using factory tools in
>accordance with factory procedures and to factory specs.... and the gears
>were noisy to some degree or another.... Another R&P, installed exactly the
>same way, might give no noise at all...
>
>The important thing to remember is that your mechanic MAY be the cause of
>the noise... or he MAY be a victim of it..... There is no assurance that the
>gearset was perfectly machined. Without knowing your mechanic nor what he
>has for tools and/or skills.... there is no assurance that there is nothing
>amiss with the installation.
>
>The noise itself.... how loud is the hum????? Is it coming from the
>gears???? (A dealer several miles away is having trouble with an 07 Mustang
>GT - noise on decel.... three new gearsets and two wheel to wheel assemblies
>and the noise is still there... ). My SuperCrew developed the dreaded "tip
>in" gear whine while it was still under warranty.... I never did have the
>time or shop space to have the concern addressed..... but it doesn't bother
>me because playing the radio at normal volume makes the noise disappear....
>How objectionable is your noise....
>
>Now... before some of you guys try to rip my lips off.... I have no idea of
>what any of you do for food..... But I dare you to tell me that you have
>never.,.... EVER said "that's good enough...".
>
>"88 Mustang GT Conv." > wrote in message
...
>> I'm coming to all of you as the experts.
>>
>> I've recently had my gears changed in my 1988 5.0L convertible to
>> 3:73:1. (I only have 152,000KM on the car) There's a humming noise
>> which comes from the rear-end which gets significanltly louder between
>> 60-90 KM / Hr.
>>
>> I was told by the mechanic that this is a common thing with the gears
>> and should be ignored.
>>
>> Just wanting to get some thoughts/opinions.
>>
>> The mechanic I'm dealing with is great and has always done excellent
>> work on the car. He goes over and above what I've asked him to do with
>> little cost.
>>
>> I'm just thinking that it should be normal as it can become quite
>> annoying.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Marc

>


To be honest, I can't recall ever having said "that's good enough",
although I might have. I DO know that on many an ocassion I have
said, 'screw this (or similar term)! I've had it/I need a break!'
Even, 'ta hell with it'. :0)
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