Sunday, January 4, 2009

[Classic Mustang] Re: need fluid opinions...not motor oil

Ok thanks for the info Brad!

--- In classicmustang@yahoogroups.com, "BRAD EYRE" <eyreb2@...> wrote:
>
> I am no expert, but I recently completed my first rearend ring and
> pinion swap.
>
> The howling may indicate wear in your rearend requiring ring and
> pinion clearance adjustment, or bearing failure. It might be worth
it
> ($$$) to at least inspect your rear end for:
>
> improper clearance
> worn bearings
> low fluid
>
> to avoid a catastrophic failure.
> /r
> Brad
>
> --- In classicmustang@yahoogroups.com, Andy Sam <yodabiri@> wrote:
> >
> > The rear end howling usually means that the gears have worn. I
would
> recomend using just the 80w90 gear oil for the rear end (if your
rear
> end is not leaking synthetic is also a good choice). I am not sure
> about the transmission since you didnt mention which transmission
it is.
> >
> > --- On Sat, 1/3/09, Corey <magna_rider750@> wrote:
> >
> > From: Corey <magna_rider750@>
> > Subject: [Classic Mustang] need fluid opinions...not motor oil
> > To: classicmustang@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 5:41 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Ok so my transmission is leaking and my rear end is
howling...both are
> > waaaay overdue for attention. Just wondering what some opinions
are for
> > fluids. Anyone use the synthetic stuff like lucas in the rear end
&
> > royal purple in the trans? Or should I stick to the regular
stuff?
> > Rotella? 80 weight? 90 weight? 140? Too many choices!
> >
> > Thanks in advance! Corey
> > http://www.cardomai n.com/ride/ 2872763
> >
>

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