Differential bearing gone bad
10-31-2003, 08:15 PM
#31
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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, 10:15 PM
#32
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Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh,
went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh,
went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-31-2003, 10:15 PM
#33
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh,
went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh,
went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-31-2003, 10:15 PM
#34
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh,
went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh,
went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-01-2003, 11:01 AM
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s"
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this
other one did.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
>
> I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
(Oh,
> went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this
other one did.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
>
> I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
(Oh,
> went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-01-2003, 11:01 AM
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s"
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this
other one did.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
>
> I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
(Oh,
> went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this
other one did.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
>
> I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
(Oh,
> went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-01-2003, 11:01 AM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s"
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this
other one did.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
>
> I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
(Oh,
> went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this
other one did.
Earle
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
>
> I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
(Oh,
> went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
>
> "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
> news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-01-2003, 12:28 PM
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Earle, the roads and trails are littered with broken, low mileage "POS"
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what
he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse
and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's
designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need
to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half!
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos
d35s"
> are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
> you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why
this
> other one did.
>
> Earle
>
> "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
> >
> > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
> (Oh,
> > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
> >
> > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what
he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse
and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's
designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need
to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half!
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos
d35s"
> are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
> you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why
this
> other one did.
>
> Earle
>
> "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
> >
> > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
> (Oh,
> > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
> >
> > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
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11-01-2003, 12:28 PM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Earle, the roads and trails are littered with broken, low mileage "POS"
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what
he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse
and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's
designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need
to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half!
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos
d35s"
> are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
> you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why
this
> other one did.
>
> Earle
>
> "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
> >
> > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
> (Oh,
> > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
> >
> > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what
he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse
and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's
designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need
to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half!
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos
d35s"
> are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
> you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why
this
> other one did.
>
> Earle
>
> "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
> >
> > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
> (Oh,
> > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
> >
> > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-01-2003, 12:28 PM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Earle, the roads and trails are littered with broken, low mileage "POS"
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what
he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse
and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's
designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need
to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half!
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos
d35s"
> are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
> you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why
this
> other one did.
>
> Earle
>
> "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
> >
> > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
> (Oh,
> > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
> >
> > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what
he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse
and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's
designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need
to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half!
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos
d35s"
> are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that
> you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why
this
> other one did.
>
> Earle
>
> "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com...
> > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
> >
> > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k
> > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store.
> (Oh,
> > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.)
> >
> > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in
message
> > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>