diff or axle i think i need new one

[sycvs]

hi just had a problem and its a grinding noise coming from my diff or axle any one know exactly or had similar problem if so how much for new diff or axle or both from a wreackers or private sale any one got one they want get rid of or know how to fix this problem

[hako]

Try and locate exactly where the noise is coming from - possibles are brake caliper dragging, handbrake shoes dragging, badly worn universal joints or even a pebble caught in the brake pad. They'd all be cheaper than a new complete rearend.

[hsvpunk]

it could b your brake pads metal to metal... if thats not the case it could be youe diff saying help me.

[sycvs]

brake pads fine working good when i put my foot down it does it and shudders whole car sounds like its a grinder trying to break in and cant drive in forth it backs up when in third it cruise's

[hako]

Maybe it's the centre bearing that's gone as it will give a grinding noise when the pedal is down. You will have to do a process of elimination - first thing I'd do is disconnect the universal joint from the diff (4 bolts) and then try and turn the diff pinion by hand - if the diff's shot you will feel the roughness. Same with the tailshaft - put the car in N and rotate the shaft feeling for roughness.
Alternatively you could jack up one rear wheel and rotate it with the trans in N and feel for roughness.
Ultimately it's your call to do these checks....otherwise all the suggestions you'll get from this forum will be to no avail.
Good Luck.