Rear End Clunk

[One_Bad_TA]

When Im driving i hear a slight whining noise from the rear and heard it clunk once turning out of a street. But when I accelerate it feels as if its at a very low RPM. It feels like you are being pushed and pulled slightly if you can understand. I am completely stock m6. Is this the rear going out for me? Which is my guess and I know everyone will say go with a 12 bolt or 9" but when our 10 bolts go out, what actually goes out? If i drive it easy will I be able to make it a month for winter storage or does it just get worse when its driven? There has been several threads over this and I have used the search function but not sure what to get to replace the "weak part" in the 10 bolt. Could i just get a set of gears or perhaps a new differential. I know you probably cant say with the info i have provided but i am just curious as to what usually happens and what is the easiest/cheaper way to fix it.
Thanks

[Hot Black Trans-Am]

Try changing the fluid and see if that helps. You really don't want to spend more money than that on a 10 bolt. If it breaks you can find other 10 bolts that work for free - $300 all over. I sold mine with 48K on it with the breaks for $500 not a thing wrong with it.

[One_Bad_TA]

Try changing the fluid and see if that helps. You really don't want to spend more money than that on a 10 bolt. If it breaks you can find other 10 bolts that work for free - $300 all over. I sold mine with 48K on it with the breaks for $500 not a thing wrong with it.

Hmmm...got any more? lol I dont plan on modding it so i dont need something that will hold a lot of power and i dont take it to the track. I just need something to take regular street driving. I know you cant really beef up a 10 bolt but if a set of gears will help or anything else for cheap I am willing. Any other thoughts? If I were able to get a ford 9" do they bolt in without any modification? This is most likely not going to happen but i am just curious

[kingcrab]

Does it clunk from forward to reverse?

Hold the brake, Go to 1st and drag(slightly engage clutch).
Keep holding the brake and try same with reverse.

If it clunks check u joint, or it could be side bearing on the carrier (posi trak unit) or worse. It side bearings commonly fail on this unit. If there is no other damage new bearings and install are about $300 or less. Normally they cause other damage inside the housing..

[One_Bad_TA]

I checked the u joints and there isnt any sound from them and got under the car and they dont have any movement. Im gunna pull off the diff cover tomorrow and inspect the gears. Any other thoughts? Could this possibly be axle bearings?

[kingcrab]

Pinion bearings change pitch on accel and de accel.
Side bearings almost sound the same but can clunk on a side turn. If this is a posi trac rear like a detroit locker It can also clunk when it engages. Inpection of the inside would be the best thing to do now. Be sure to mark the caps on the side bearing before you take them off. I use a sharp punch, and hammer, tap two marks on left face of cap, same with housing for left side,,,,one mark on right cap and housing.

If you have any metal inside you have issues.

[One_Bad_TA]

Well just took it to the dealership to have a technician drive with me and he says it is the pinion bearing. The cost to have this done is $900 so I think not. Im gunna take the cover off and take some pics and post them up to see if anyone has any idea what could be wrong

[Spaz]

probably broke your TQ arm...

[Spaz]

Well just took it to the dealership to have a technician drive with me and he says it is the pinion bearing. The cost to have this done is $900 so I think not. Im gunna take the cover off and take some pics and post them up to see if anyone has any idea what could be wrong

i'm not sure where you're from but if you're in PA i know a guy who can do that for a few beers and a couple bucks...

[One_Bad_TA]

Well i found the problem





So I guess Im on the hunt for a 9" wouldnt you say?

[Spaz]

Well i found the problem





So I guess Im on the hunt for a 9" wouldnt you say?

you could jsut replace the posi unit...

[One_Bad_TA]

How much does that run? And with installation. And i am completely stock would that be a safe replacement? this car never sees the track

[mark21742]

Well i found the problem





So I guess Im on the hunt for a 9" wouldnt you say?

I dont know where you are located but if your close to Mercersburg PA, I have a 9" still in a 66 mustang sitting here in the driveway im going to be selling for a good price as soon as I get some space in the garage

[One_Bad_TA]

I dont know where you are located but if your close to Mercersburg PA, I have a 9" still in a 66 mustang sitting here in the driveway im going to be selling for a good price as soon as I get some space in the garage

Well I live in northeast ohio. So its not too far but do those units bolt up and im guessing it wont accomodate ABS or TCS?

[mark21742]

Well I live in northeast ohio. So its not too far but do those units bolt up and im guessing it wont accomodate ABS or TCS?

no tcs, or abs. stock leaf springs so you would have to weld on brackets

[One_Bad_TA]

no tcs, or abs. stock leaf springs so you would have to weld on brackets

Ah piss, I need something that just bolts up and has the TCS. But thanks for the offer

[Hot Black Trans-Am]

Just check the boards. I'm sure you could find a decent 10 bolt that someone swapped out for cheap.

[Ryans99LS1]

shoulda called me bud. I got a posi and a set of 3.73s in the garage. The posi is out of mine when it was an A4 though.. So you may lose ABS and TCS but i dont have either anymore and its fine.. I never could get my brakes to lock up before hand and still cant get them too. And who needs TCS? haha But if your in a pinch id be willing to sell the set to ya and all youll need is the rebuild kit, thats only like $100. let me know man.

Call Mike at AAMCO 330 722 8200. He rebuilt (with all my supplied parts) my rear for $300. Did an awesome job. Mention my name and tell them i had the orange TA they did back in may. Theyll remember. But honestly id say its your pinion bearing. Get the master rebuild kid off ebay. Take it to them and call it day. Your gears dont look that bad. All 10 bolts whine, mine did and still does.

[mark21742]

Ah piss, I need something that just bolts up and has the TCS. But thanks for the offer

hey man no problem. I hope you can find something. call around to some local salvage yards, but before you buy one see if they will let you pull off the diff cover

[One_Bad_TA]

shoulda called me bud. I got a posi and a set of 3.73s in the garage. The posi is out of mine when it was an A4 though.. So you may lose ABS and TCS but i dont have either anymore and its fine.. I never could get my brakes to lock up before hand and still cant get them too. And who needs TCS? haha But if your in a pinch id be willing to sell the set to ya and all youll need is the rebuild kit, thats only like $100. let me know man.

Call Mike at AAMCO 330 722 8200. He rebuilt (with all my supplied parts) my rear for $300. Did an awesome job. Mention my name and tell them i had the orange TA they did back in may. Theyll remember. But honestly id say its your pinion bearing. Get the master rebuild kid off ebay. Take it to them and call it day. Your gears dont look that bad. All 10 bolts whine, mine did and still does.

Well TCS is a nice thing to have especially in the rain lol. And if you dont have the rear ABS thr front still works correct? But I am looking for one in good condition, let me know what you want. I will call him because Im not trying to install this myself when i get it...just more problems. But good to here from ya again man