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red_240_fastback
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I have an 86' 300zx turbo 5 speed. Whenever you aren't under acceleration their are like whining noises coming from somewhere in the rear. Kind of sounds like the center and the left side. After I noticed this tonight I parked it since I don't want to further mess anything up. Thanks for your help.


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diff maybe? any further description of the sounds?

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it sounds like it might be your differential. at what rpm's are you at when this happens.

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dont remember on the rpms but I think it usually starts over 25 mph

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well, the noise *could* not be a bad thing. if you are in a low gear at higher mph and you are basically engine braking, most of the time a the drivetrain does make a whining noise.

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It makes the noise all the time after 25 mph unless you are under acceleration. It's not just a little noise, it is pretty loud.


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