Re-geared JK Advice needed
- tintin
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Vivan, noise is not normal for a re-gear. Read this thread. I'm not an expert on re-geared jeeps but I do know that their should be no noise from the diff under any circumstances.
Did you follow the break in period properly?
Did they re-fill with the proper diff oil to the right amount?
Have the over tightened anything when they have installed the gears?
When you went to see them, did they put the JK on a lift so you could inspect the area properly to see if it is actually the diff?
These are all things I can think of off the top of my head. I would really advise you to register with http://www.jeepforum.com and http://www.jk-forum.com/modified-jk-tec ... 653/page3/ as these guys will be able to give you a lot more info than I can.
I hope you get it sorted, and please keep us updated so we can see the outcome!
Did you follow the break in period properly?
Did they re-fill with the proper diff oil to the right amount?
Have the over tightened anything when they have installed the gears?
When you went to see them, did they put the JK on a lift so you could inspect the area properly to see if it is actually the diff?
These are all things I can think of off the top of my head. I would really advise you to register with http://www.jeepforum.com and http://www.jk-forum.com/modified-jk-tec ... 653/page3/ as these guys will be able to give you a lot more info than I can.
I hope you get it sorted, and please keep us updated so we can see the outcome!
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tintin
tintin
- Vivan
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- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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tintin wrote:Vivan, noise is not normal for a re-gear. Read this thread. I'm not an expert on re-geared jeeps but I do know that their should be no noise from the diff under any circumstances.
Did you follow the break in period properly? - Yes, was done very painfully.. lolDid they re-fill with the proper diff oil to the right amount? - I was assured they did Have the over tightened anything when they have installed the gears?
When you went to see them, did they put the JK on a lift so you could inspect the area properly to see if it is actually the diff? No But I am not sure that would help as the sound is heard at around 60 to 55 km/hThese are all things I can think of off the top of my head. I would really advise you to register with http://www.jeepforum.com and http://www.jk-forum.com/modified-jk-tec ... 653/page3/ as these guys will be able to give you a lot more info than I can.
I hope you get it sorted, and please keep us updated so we can see the outcome!
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Vivan
Vivan
- tintin
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- Location: In my own little world
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OK, well if I were you I would first check the oil levels on both diffs first. To do this you will need to let the JK sit over night and then remove the fill plug on the back of the rer diff or the fill plug bolt on the front of the front diff. You will then stick your finger inside and bend it downwards slightly to feel if there is any oil. If the oil is lower than your fingers reach then you need to get the oil changed.
As for the putting it on a lift and checking the sound, you would be surprised at how much you can tell from being directly at the source of the problem. Ask them to do it if you go back.
Also, did the swap come with a warrantey? If so, you really need to do some research and then take it to them and prove that it is not normal. Any decent shop worth its salt will look into it if you can prove them wrong.
As for the putting it on a lift and checking the sound, you would be surprised at how much you can tell from being directly at the source of the problem. Ask them to do it if you go back.
Also, did the swap come with a warrantey? If so, you really need to do some research and then take it to them and prove that it is not normal. Any decent shop worth its salt will look into it if you can prove them wrong.
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tintin
tintin
- tintin
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http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f96/rubb ... s-1223611/
Check this thread and see if it sounds similar to your issues.
Check this thread and see if it sounds similar to your issues.
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tintin
tintin
- Vivan
- Rank: Junior
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Hi, Thank you for all the input.. I did look on other forums, google etc.. the closest i got to my issues was on this link.. http://www.superioraxlegear.com/faq.php and it says "Whirring noise only while decelerating at any or all speeds is most likely caused by bad pinion bearings or loose pinion bearing preload, and almost never by bad ring and pinion." . . and this kind of makes sense to me.
Yes I do have a warrenty.. but the point is "Can I trust them to fix it??" "Will have to leave my Car again and may be again !!"
Yes I do have a warrenty.. but the point is "Can I trust them to fix it??" "Will have to leave my Car again and may be again !!"
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Vivan
Vivan
- Vivan
- Rank: Junior
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Copied from the other thread...
Originally Posted by Wasif Ahmed
Re gearing any vehicle is a very compleax job and requires great expertise....best done at qualified and reputed garages not on the cheap under a shade tree !
In this line you get what you pay for ...noting more but sometimes less !
Wasif, I completely agree with you that re gearing is very complex and very specialised. The garage I selected was definitely not a shade tree.. I actually found their contacts from here... and noticed their stickers on many of the Club Cars (Marshals as well). Frankly I am not upset about them going wrong.. Mistakes do happen and I can be the odd one - and I have absolutely no issues with that. My concern is that I feel that they are not acknowledging facts.. things like drive it for a while and see how it goes or after I specifically showed the Technician what the sound was they tell me there was no sound and the car was returned with absolutely no change in the noise.
Pajero 3.8l 2009
Jeep JK 2010
Originally Posted by Wasif Ahmed
Re gearing any vehicle is a very compleax job and requires great expertise....best done at qualified and reputed garages not on the cheap under a shade tree !
In this line you get what you pay for ...noting more but sometimes less !
Wasif, I completely agree with you that re gearing is very complex and very specialised. The garage I selected was definitely not a shade tree.. I actually found their contacts from here... and noticed their stickers on many of the Club Cars (Marshals as well). Frankly I am not upset about them going wrong.. Mistakes do happen and I can be the odd one - and I have absolutely no issues with that. My concern is that I feel that they are not acknowledging facts.. things like drive it for a while and see how it goes or after I specifically showed the Technician what the sound was they tell me there was no sound and the car was returned with absolutely no change in the noise.
Pajero 3.8l 2009
Jeep JK 2010
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Vivan
Vivan
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Richard MossRi
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If they don't agree to honour the warranty then it's time to "name and shame" in public.
In theory, re-gearing is no more complex than any other differential rebuild - it just uses some non-standard componenets but they are put together the same way. That said, any differential rebuild requires care, experience and the correct tools.
Well if you don't allow them to try then a) your warranty is a waste of paper and b) you won't get it fixed without extra expense! If they offer to work on it as a warranty claim, then you are duty bound to allow them to do it.Vivan wrote:Yes I do have a warrenty.. but the point is "Can I trust them to fix it??" "Will have to leave my Car again and may be again !!"
If they don't agree to honour the warranty then it's time to "name and shame" in public.
In theory, re-gearing is no more complex than any other differential rebuild - it just uses some non-standard componenets but they are put together the same way. That said, any differential rebuild requires care, experience and the correct tools.
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