Horrible noises problem - 93 DLX
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Horrible noises problem - 93 DLX
I have a 93' DLX 5 speed,v6. I bought this truck off craigslist for 2k, it ran ok when i got it of course. Its at 160k and it's been making horrible grinding/clattering sounds right under neath my shifter and 4x4 gears. I checked the gear oil in transmission and it was full. Also, rear differential was full too.
The noise seems to start getting worse around 30mph, and gets really loud with acceleration or if on the highway. Im not too sure what this problem is, and if it would really be worth trying to fix. So any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Also, should i keep driving it???
The noise seems to start getting worse around 30mph, and gets really loud with acceleration or if on the highway. Im not too sure what this problem is, and if it would really be worth trying to fix. So any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Also, should i keep driving it???
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Check trans mounts, drive shaft, u joints, exhaust system, etc. We can't hear the noise, so you are going to need to get a little closer and more descriptive in your post. If you keep driving it, and the drive shaft or a u joint gives out, I have seen one throw the drive shaft right up through the bed!
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Check trans mounts, drive shaft, u joints, exhaust system, etc. We can't hear the noise, so you are going to need to get a little closer and more descriptive in your post. If you keep driving it, and the drive shaft or a u joint gives out, I have seen one throw the drive shaft right up through the bed!
When i had first gotten this truck in december, it seemed to be fine, there was very little noise being made. After several weeks of driving the noise had almost completely went away for some reason. Until just recently it started chattering again, and this time it sounds real bad!
Where exactly should i be looking for a Ujoint?
Also a mechanic i had look at it said that my 4x4 hubs where locked in place, and he could not get them to unlock...
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With the front wheels locked in all the time, you have issues. You are tearing up your 4wheel transfer case and components IMO, and causing excessive wear on the parts. I suggest starting off with getting the front hubs off and replaced with working manual hubs.
Download the FSM from the link in my signature to use for parts reference.
Download the FSM from the link in my signature to use for parts reference.
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With the front wheels locked in all the time, you have issues. You are tearing up your 4wheel transfer case and components IMO, and causing excessive wear on the parts. I suggest starting off with getting the front hubs off and replaced with working manual hubs.
Download the FSM from the link in my signature to use for parts reference.
Download the FSM from the link in my signature to use for parts reference.
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Use the search button at the top of the page, and search manual hubs. Read for a few hours, and you will get some others opinions on which to use, and where to get them. rockauto.com is my vendor of choice.
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Does that sound correct??
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Yes, they all need to be greased. However, you said the noise is coming from the trans area, more likely the transfer case under the small shifter. Related to front wheels not releasing.
Grease points can be found in the FSM as well.
Grease points can be found in the FSM as well.
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