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camaro1 · 09-04-2009, 09:04 PM

just started to notice a slight "moan" noise from the rear diff when doing slow sharp turns/ backing out of the driveway or tight parking

anyone else??

camaro1 · 09-08-2009, 12:35 PM

noise was very loud today, just changed rear diff fluid with gm synthetic and friction modifier, hopefully this does the trick

PnCRedJwl2SS · 12-02-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

noise was very loud today, just changed rear diff fluid with gm synthetic and friction modifier, hopefully this does the trick

Hi...please let me know if changing the rear diff fluid works for you. I get this same moan when backing out.

Many thanks!

camaro1 · 12-02-2009, 10:54 AM

no more noise, changing the fluid with gm synthetic and some gm additive fixed it,

after you change the fluid take the car to an empty parking lot and do some figure-8 driving to work the new fluid into the clutch packs

ffrcobra_65 · 12-02-2009, 12:19 PM

good info. Thanks for sharing!

94guy · 12-02-2009, 01:19 PM

camaro1, what was in the diff before? stock gear oil?

BigMatt · 12-02-2009, 03:11 PM

There are clutch packs in the rear end? I'm pretty sure that is not true somebody correct me if im wrong.

camaro1 · 12-02-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMatt

There are clutch packs in the rear end? I'm pretty sure that is not true somebody correct me if im wrong.

how do you think a posi/limited slip rearend works, yes there are clutch packs in your rear end if you have a posi/limited slip diff

this will give you an idea how the posi works:

http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/Produc...iLSD/index.htm

camaro1 · 12-02-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 94guy

camaro1, what was in the diff before? stock gear oil?

yes and with only a few thousand miles on it,, it was very bad looking and came out like water

nemosgt · 12-02-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

no more noise, changing the fluid with gm synthetic and some gm additive fixed it,

after you change the fluid take the car to an empty parking lot and do some figure-8 driving to work the new fluid into the clutch packs

Yes, that is the correct answer. Had to change fluid every six months on my "95 and '98 Camaros to keep the rear quiet. Just a slight low moan on slow turns such as in a parking lot. However, I did autocross both cars. Maybe heavy duty useage?

Don't forget to add the friction additive.

Check your manual and see if it is not mentioned in maintenance requirements. Seems to me there was a note tucked away somewhere in mine where it was easy to miss.

Cheers.

UCI CamaroFan · 12-02-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nemosgt

Yes, that is the correct answer. Had to change fluid every six months on my "95 and '98 Camaros to keep the rear quiet. Just a slight low moan on slow turns such as in a parking lot. However, I did autocross both cars. Maybe heavy duty useage?

Don't forget to add the friction additive.

Check your manual and see if it is not mentioned in maintenance requirements. Seems to me there was a note tucked away somewhere in mine where it was easy to miss.

Cheers.

It's in there, but not under maintenance.. It says to change the oil if you plan to race/be hard on the car.

It's under the break-in section.

Revo1 · 12-03-2009, 02:16 AM

Hey man, I'm likin the IOM on AW, any other pics?

09-04-2009, 09:04 PM	#1
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,596	rear diff moan on slow turns just started to notice a slight "moan" noise from the rear diff when doing slow sharp turns/ backing out of the driveway or tight parking anyone else?? __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

09-08-2009, 12:35 PM	#2
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,596	noise was very loud today, just changed rear diff fluid with gm synthetic and friction modifier, hopefully this does the trick __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

12-02-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,596	no more noise, changing the fluid with gm synthetic and some gm additive fixed it, after you change the fluid take the car to an empty parking lot and do some figure-8 driving to work the new fluid into the clutch packs __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

12-02-2009, 03:11 PM	#7
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Landenberg, Pa Posts: 984 View My Garage	There are clutch packs in the rear end? I'm pretty sure that is not true somebody correct me if im wrong. __________________ LS3, JRE Smooth Idle cam, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa, MSD Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, DSS 1000hp ds & 1400hp axles, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Spohn lcas, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id850s, Powerhaus Performance tuned.

12-03-2009, 02:16 AM	#12
Revo1 Camaronogamous Drives: 2010/2002 Camaro SS! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,688 View My Garage	Hey man, I'm likin the IOM on AW, any other pics? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

12-02-2009, 12:19 PM	#5
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,109	good info. Thanks for sharing!

12-02-2009, 01:19 PM	#6
94guy Drives: 99 Camaro; 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,151	camaro1, what was in the diff before? stock gear oil?

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