[FASTFATBOY]

Since the 3000 mile whipping the car got on the Power Tour and the optima Faceoff the rear end sounds like a cement mixer.

What is my best option?

I haven't torn into the rear end to inspect but will next week.

With the miles I am afraid the axles are shot, I don't think its a good idea to use "axle saver" bearings as they move the bearings inboard and stress the axle face more.

Rebuild bearing/seal kits are around $200.

The gears with those miles should be ok, would you change them?

Thanks in advance.

[FASTFATBOY]

I have been fighting a leaking pinion seal since I put it back together, 2 seals and a GM yoke kit.....still leaking.

SO I took Alan's advice and made me a vent, but I used a 1/4(I think) pipe to 3/8 nipple.

I ground down the threaded end to where it barely fit where factory vent was, tapped it in with a hammer and JB welded it in.

Test drove it 2 times, "SEEMS" to have fixed it.....time will tell.

PICS

(IMG:http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l528/FASTFATBOY1/rearendvent1.jpg)

(IMG:http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l528/FASTFATBOY1/rearendvent2.jpg)

This post has been edited by FASTFATBOY: Jul 17 2012, 12:32 AM

[dailydriver]

I took Alan's advice and made me a vent, but I used a 1/4(I think) pipe to 3/8 nipple.

I ground down the threaded end to where it barely fit where factory vent was, tapped it in with a hammer and JB welded it in.

(IMG:http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l528/FASTFATBOY1/rearendvent1.jpg)

Alan, (or anyone who's done this) ; would it help or hurt anything to put a small filter (K&N valve cover breather style) into the end of that hose, or is it best just to leave it as it is in that pic??