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89 5.0 Rear End Problem

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Un4given

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Hey guys. I need some help. I just picked up an 89 LX 5.0. I went over the car and did all that I could to it before driving it. The car sat for about ayear or more. I did the front and rear brakes, fuel filter, air filter, front bearings, shocks and struts and so on. It ran good for about 3 weeks. Now I have a bad vibration in the rear. Mostly noticed over 45 mph. When it starts, its only when I let off the gas. Then after about 20 miles it does it while maintaining speed and when I let off. If I get on it, the vibration goes away. I ruled out the tires. I did notice that the rear is leaking fluid but before I asumed it was as simple as adding more I wanted some opinions from those that would know. Thanks
 
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Check your U-joints, pinion nut, tires, and harmonic balancer. These are the common parts that cause vibrations although a bad bearing in the rearend could also. A broken motor or tranny mount could cause funny vibrations also.
 
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It ended up being a simple case of 4 loose bolts. Very loose. Thanx.
 

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Un4given said:
It ended up being a simple case of 4 loose bolts. Very loose. Thanx.
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been there, done that...loc-tite is a beautiful thing...till you gotta take them back off
 

RYC CUKR

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Had the same thing happen after my first clutch install. Forgot to locktite the diff bolts and it started vibrating.
 
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