So after a successfully MOT yesterday and some nice weather today I took the car for a little run out.

Biggest issued I've found so far is the rear axle is very noisy., it sounds like its straight cut. Its much louder than the exhaust.

I suspect it's a worn Crown wheel and Pinion. It didn't look 100% last time it was out, but didn't want to spend the ££ on a new set without first testing it.

Question 1: Except for being really annoying do I risk damaging anything by continuing to use it?

Question 2: Can you recommend any good re-builders?

For Info its a 35 tooth crownwheel which I believe is 3.89:1 Ratio with LSD.

PROBS JUST THE BEARINGS

A bit obvious I know but have you checked the oil level?

DMac

Arrow engineering is regarded as one of the best for english diffs

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Originally posted by 19sac65
Arrow engineering is regarded as one of the best for english diffs

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Is it howling/whining or a rough dry abrasive growl sound?--- if the later it is likely just the halfshaft bearings or if you are very lucky a rear brake issue also check nothing is rubbing on the propshaft. If a howl/whine check the oil level before pulling anything major apart.

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Originally posted by AntonUK

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Arrow engineering is regarded as one of the best for english diffs

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Local too

Would anyone have a phone number for them? I can't find one online

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does it have poly bushes as these can be a mistake on road cars due to them making the diff whine vastly louder than rubber bushes

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Originally posted by 19sac65

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Originally posted by AntonUK

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Originally posted by 19sac65
Arrow engineering is regarded as one of the best for english diffs

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Local too

Would anyone have a phone number for them? I can't find one online

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I think its
Arrow auto engineering
07891 604755
Andy

He used to be a contributor on this site
Dont know if hes still active

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