Whining Noise from the rear!

RuffRyder · 02-04-2008, 12:32 AM

Now I know most of you are NOT mechanics, but you may or may NOT have experienced this problem.

When I am driving, or for this matter rolling in neutral, there is a whine coming from my rear. This is VERY noticeable considering i hear it ABOVE my invidia exhaust!

I have heard many things that it COULD be, some people say it could be the tires, some say it could be the differential. Is there anything minor it could be? ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL!

IM trying to eat, sleep honda over here, but this little problem is cutting into my sleep

kgf3076 · 02-04-2008, 02:27 AM

Are you sure it's not your mother-in-law?

When was the last time the rear lube was changed? What was it changed with? I use Redline 75w-90 and have no problems even with a 4.77 rear...

Java Junky · 02-04-2008, 05:29 AM

Dunno RR.
If it's a whine that's heard over your exhaust, (you'd godda be runnin' Mickey Thompson Desert Duelers 'r Mud n' Snow'z to overcome that exhaust) the fella you should be askin' is your wrench who can touch, look n' listen.
The best we can doo from over here is guess n' while we're guessin' you're possibly doon damage.
Get thee to your wrench.
Java

EscoMobb · 02-04-2008, 05:35 AM

The other problem may be coming from one of the wheel bearings. If it is a droning noise, it could also be the diff or even the driveshaft however the latter is not likely.

RuffRyder · 02-04-2008, 01:20 PM

i actually have an appointment with Billman from s2ki, so hopefully he could shed some light on my particular problem. I just hope its not the diff! In the meantime, im just gonna have to use the family car, stupid LEXUS lol

Boost Convert · 02-11-2008, 03:57 PM

What year is your ride that's making the rear end noise? Most of the time a noisy rear end on the Honda's is contaminated rear diff fluid, but these guys are right, could be bearings. Let me know the year and I'll see what I can find

Vezna31 · 02-11-2008, 05:03 PM

Not sure if the bearings. My wheel bearings made a creaking noise with every revolution, not a droning sound. Sounds more like a rear end noise. I'd go with swapping the diff fluid and see if that helps first. If it is the wheel bearings, be very careful. I've heard stories of wheels coming off with no warning beforehand.

RuffRyder · 02-11-2008, 08:47 PM

yeah so not only was the diff fluid completely messed up (since whoever put the fluid in in the first place, DIDNT USE THE RIGHT FLUID AT ALL)
This caused my whole differential to get MESSED UP!

Got a new differential, changed all my fluids/filters, my car is running brand spanking new!
Now all i have to do is the valve adjustment, and check on my retainers and after that is good, I can give this bad boy WOT till 9k ALL DAY LONG

J'sS2K · 02-11-2008, 08:53 PM

RuffRyder, your signature had me laughing for a while...

02-04-2008, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
RuffRyder Brooklyn!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96	Whining Noise from the rear! Now I know most of you are NOT mechanics, but you may or may NOT have experienced this problem. When I am driving, or for this matter rolling in neutral, there is a whine coming from my rear. This is VERY noticeable considering i hear it ABOVE my invidia exhaust! I have heard many things that it COULD be, some people say it could be the tires, some say it could be the differential. Is there anything minor it could be? ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL! IM trying to eat, sleep honda over here, but this little problem is cutting into my sleep __________________ FOR SALE THREAD ! ! ! ! http://s2000.com/forums/parts-for-sa...html#post57051

02-04-2008, 02:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 1,905	Are you sure it's not your mother-in-law? When was the last time the rear lube was changed? What was it changed with? I use Redline 75w-90 and have no problems even with a 4.77 rear... __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

02-04-2008, 05:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,393	Dunno RR. If it's a whine that's heard over your exhaust, (you'd godda be runnin' Mickey Thompson Desert Duelers 'r Mud n' Snow'z to overcome that exhaust) the fella you *should* be askin' is your wrench who can touch, look n' listen. The best we can doo from over here is guess n' while we're guessin' you're possibly doon damage. Get thee to your wrench. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-04-2008, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
RuffRyder Brooklyn!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96	i actually have an appointment with Billman from s2ki, so hopefully he could shed some light on my particular problem. I just hope its not the diff! In the meantime, im just gonna have to use the family car, stupid LEXUS lol __________________ FOR SALE THREAD ! ! ! ! http://s2000.com/forums/parts-for-sa...html#post57051

02-11-2008, 05:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,616	Not sure if the bearings. My wheel bearings made a creaking noise with every revolution, not a droning sound. Sounds more like a rear end noise. I'd go with swapping the diff fluid and see if that helps first. If it is the wheel bearings, be very careful. I've heard stories of wheels coming off with no warning beforehand. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

02-04-2008, 05:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
EscoMobb Laguna Blue AP2 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 21	The other problem may be coming from one of the wheel bearings. If it is a droning noise, it could also be the diff or even the driveshaft however the latter is not likely.

02-11-2008, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boost Convert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 246	What year is your ride that's making the rear end noise? Most of the time a noisy rear end on the Honda's is contaminated rear diff fluid, but these guys are right, could be bearings. Let me know the year and I'll see what I can find

02-11-2008, 08:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
RuffRyder Brooklyn!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 96	yeah so not only was the diff fluid completely messed up (since whoever put the fluid in in the first place, DIDNT USE THE RIGHT FLUID AT ALL) This caused my whole differential to get MESSED UP! Got a new differential, changed all my fluids/filters, my car is running brand spanking new! Now all i have to do is the valve adjustment, and check on my retainers and after that is good, I can give this bad boy WOT till 9k ALL DAY LONG __________________ FOR SALE THREAD ! ! ! ! http://s2000.com/forums/parts-for-sa...html#post57051

02-11-2008, 08:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,586	RuffRyder, your signature had me laughing for a while...

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