Q: Grinding noise around differenial area

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Michael M

on March 04, 2017

Hear a grinding noise around the differential area when accelerating while going straight or right. Noise is less when not accelerating and at speeds at or greater than 50MPH. Almost no noise at the higher speed even when turning right. No nose during the following conditions, when turning left, in neutral, clutch pushed in, when front end of car jacked up and shifting through all gears and turning right/left at different speeds.. Car is geo metro 3 cylinder, 5 speed, 221,000 miles. No noise or problems when shifting gears (runs like new). Noise began after replacing drive axles and transmission fluid (used Synchromesh manual transmission fluid recommended in service manual), Replaced drive axles, right wheel bearing, tie rod ends, clutch, flywheel, pilot bearing, throwback release bearing, right and left drive axle seals.

My car has 221000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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