Differential bearing gone bad
10-31-2003, 06:15 PM
#21
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Re: Differential bearing gone bad
This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he
> thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and
> that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
on
> such things).
>
> -Mark
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is
> not
> > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > bearings, which one has failed?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
the
> > rear
> > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> > it?
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he
> thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and
> that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
on
> such things).
>
> -Mark
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is
> not
> > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > bearings, which one has failed?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
the
> > rear
> > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> > it?
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
10-31-2003, 06:15 PM
#22
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Re: Differential bearing gone bad
This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he
> thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and
> that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
on
> such things).
>
> -Mark
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is
> not
> > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > bearings, which one has failed?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
the
> > rear
> > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> > it?
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he
> thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and
> that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
on
> such things).
>
> -Mark
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is
> not
> > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > bearings, which one has failed?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
the
> > rear
> > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> > it?
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
10-31-2003, 07:12 PM
#23
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Re: Differential bearing gone bad
First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it
under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of
failure.
Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst
axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
>
> -Mark
>
> "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
> > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> >
> > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the
> rear
> > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> it?
> >
> > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in
> Mexico
> > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> timeframe.
> > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > 89 Wrangler
> > 00 Grand Cherokee
>
>
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it
under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of
failure.
Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst
axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
>
> -Mark
>
> "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
> > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> >
> > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the
> rear
> > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> it?
> >
> > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in
> Mexico
> > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> timeframe.
> > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > 89 Wrangler
> > 00 Grand Cherokee
>
>
10-31-2003, 07:12 PM
#24
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Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it
under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of
failure.
Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst
axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
>
> -Mark
>
> "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
> > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> >
> > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the
> rear
> > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> it?
> >
> > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in
> Mexico
> > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> timeframe.
> > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > 89 Wrangler
> > 00 Grand Cherokee
>
>
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it
under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of
failure.
Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst
axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
>
> -Mark
>
> "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
> > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> >
> > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the
> rear
> > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> it?
> >
> > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in
> Mexico
> > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> timeframe.
> > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > 89 Wrangler
> > 00 Grand Cherokee
>
>
10-31-2003, 07:12 PM
#25
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Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it
under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of
failure.
Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst
axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
>
> -Mark
>
> "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
> > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> >
> > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the
> rear
> > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> it?
> >
> > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in
> Mexico
> > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> timeframe.
> > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > 89 Wrangler
> > 00 Grand Cherokee
>
>
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it
under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of
failure.
Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst
axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
"Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
>
> -Mark
>
> "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
> > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> >
> > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the
> rear
> > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> driving
> > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
caused
> it?
> >
> > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in
> Mexico
> > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> timeframe.
> > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > 89 Wrangler
> > 00 Grand Cherokee
>
>
10-31-2003, 07:28 PM
#26
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Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I live in Minneapolis. I have an appointment to bring my vehicle in to
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com...
> This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
>
> Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
>
>
>
>
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said
he
> > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential
and
> > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
> on
> > such things).
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this
is
> > not
> > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > > bearings, which one has failed?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
> the
> > > rear
> > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > > it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com...
> This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
>
> Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
>
>
>
>
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said
he
> > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential
and
> > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
> on
> > such things).
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this
is
> > not
> > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > > bearings, which one has failed?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
> the
> > > rear
> > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > > it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
10-31-2003, 07:28 PM
#27
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Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I live in Minneapolis. I have an appointment to bring my vehicle in to
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com...
> This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
>
> Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
>
>
>
>
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said
he
> > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential
and
> > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
> on
> > such things).
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this
is
> > not
> > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > > bearings, which one has failed?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
> the
> > > rear
> > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > > it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com...
> This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
>
> Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
>
>
>
>
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said
he
> > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential
and
> > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
> on
> > such things).
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this
is
> > not
> > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > > bearings, which one has failed?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
> the
> > > rear
> > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > > it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
10-31-2003, 07:28 PM
#28
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Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I live in Minneapolis. I have an appointment to bring my vehicle in to
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com...
> This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
>
> Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
>
>
>
>
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said
he
> > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential
and
> > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
> on
> > such things).
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this
is
> > not
> > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > > bearings, which one has failed?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
> the
> > > rear
> > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > > it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com...
> This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
>
> Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.)
>
>
>
>
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said
he
> > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential
and
> > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked
> on
> > such things).
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com...
> > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this
is
> > not
> > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several
> > > bearings, which one has failed?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
> the
> > > rear
> > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > > it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
10-31-2003, 08:15 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit
installed yet.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com...
> First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
> simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
> maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix
it
> under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind
of
> failure.
>
> Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35,
well....worst
> axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
> and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>,
"Spookshow"
> > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> > >
> > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
the
> > rear
> > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > it?
> > >
> > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled
in
> > Mexico
> > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> > timeframe.
> > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > > 89 Wrangler
> > > 00 Grand Cherokee
> >
> >
>
>
installed yet.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com...
> First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
> simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
> maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix
it
> under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind
of
> failure.
>
> Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35,
well....worst
> axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
> and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>,
"Spookshow"
> > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> > >
> > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
the
> > rear
> > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > it?
> > >
> > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled
in
> > Mexico
> > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> > timeframe.
> > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > > 89 Wrangler
> > > 00 Grand Cherokee
> >
> >
>
>
10-31-2003, 08:15 PM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit
installed yet.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com...
> First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
> simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
> maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix
it
> under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind
of
> failure.
>
> Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35,
well....worst
> axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
> and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>,
"Spookshow"
> > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> > >
> > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
the
> > rear
> > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > it?
> > >
> > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled
in
> > Mexico
> > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> > timeframe.
> > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > > 89 Wrangler
> > > 00 Grand Cherokee
> >
> >
>
>
installed yet.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com...
> First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
> simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've
> maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix
it
> under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind
of
> failure.
>
> Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35,
well....worst
> axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague,
> and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this.
>
> "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message
> news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
> > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me.
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com...
> > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>,
"Spookshow"
> > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes:
> > >
> > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in
the
> > rear
> > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some
> > driving
> > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have
> caused
> > it?
> > >
> > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled
in
> > Mexico
> > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that
> > timeframe.
> > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it?
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > 88 Grand Wagoneer
> > > 89 Wrangler
> > > 00 Grand Cherokee
> >
> >
>
>
