earlier i wrote that i was concerned about a rubbing noise in the rear end.
it turns out that it was rear differential - had not been serviced by the
prev. owner and was very low on specific lubricant. dealer was patient
in sorting out the noises i was addressing and they finally found it.
seems that w/ the limited slip and other areas of concern, the lubricant
had basically used itself up - it does not trigger a light on the dash either,
but does make this cylindrical noise going slowly either forward or backwards. anyway - they took the cover off and found the problem.
also the bungie (bed spring noise) i commented about earlier has also
been resolved with new sway bar bushings - compliments of Chrysler
corp. They repaired/replaced at no charge after i went straight to them
about a vehicle making these kinds of noises at only 40k miles. they also
replaced the shifting mechanism that just all of a sudden started making
plastic to plastic scraping noises. the moron that owned this rig before,
just drove it, never did anything to it. it's a great jeep, just needed
some tlc - so i guess we are now resolved. thought you might like
to hear the results of our 2 visits to the dealer. thanks again to all
for your input on the matter. helped very much.
debra
it turns out that it was rear differential - had not been serviced by the
prev. owner and was very low on specific lubricant. dealer was patient
in sorting out the noises i was addressing and they finally found it.
seems that w/ the limited slip and other areas of concern, the lubricant
had basically used itself up - it does not trigger a light on the dash either,
but does make this cylindrical noise going slowly either forward or backwards. anyway - they took the cover off and found the problem.
also the bungie (bed spring noise) i commented about earlier has also
been resolved with new sway bar bushings - compliments of Chrysler
corp. They repaired/replaced at no charge after i went straight to them
about a vehicle making these kinds of noises at only 40k miles. they also
replaced the shifting mechanism that just all of a sudden started making
plastic to plastic scraping noises. the moron that owned this rig before,
just drove it, never did anything to it. it's a great jeep, just needed
some tlc - so i guess we are now resolved. thought you might like
to hear the results of our 2 visits to the dealer. thanks again to all
for your input on the matter. helped very much.
debra
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