Recent content by 01PontTa

WOw sorry I posted up forget about it,,,,you don't have a clue.

By the way GEARS don't get preload, bearings do. The info I'm getting here really worries me you guys really are just guessing.....I need a REAL answer.

Originally Posted By: Donald Originally Posted By: The_Eric Originally Posted By: Whitewolf You should use the DEXRON 75-90 part #88863089, it's a much better product. I'm curious what makes it a better product? +1 - I believe the Amsoil SVG (properly spec'ed) is one of the best gear oils...

I'm the installer and no shims get touched. What would it matter if the axle was new or used? As long as its in good condition. The axle simply slides in and out, there are no shims involved? where is this info shim coming up for the axle? I'm a long experienced advanced tech, trust me its ring...

Its spec'ed for this rear, there is no other noises just the pinion-ring gear noise. I'm a experienced wrench, been doing this for many years. You can listen to the pinion-ring gear noise and predict where the throttle is. Very odd to say the least.

The gears were not touched, only the axle was changed ans Amsoil Added. Chazzone what weight Severe gear did you use? I'm changing it back to Valvoline BUT I still want to know why this Amsoil makes the gears so noisy, it doesn't make sense unless the Amsoil is WAY off the mark in some way.

Hello, Like the title states I had the factory fill GM grape scented oil made by Blue ester 75-90 in my 01 Firebird. Rear was quiet but started to get a rubbing sound at the right rear, the right axle bearing and axle wore. Axle was replaced with a Dorman axle kit and Valvoline 80-90 Durablend...