The Central Hub for DSM Community and Information

For 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and Galant VR-4 Owners. This is where the DSM platform history is documented and archived. Log in to help us in our mission, and to remove most ads from the browsing experience.

Rear end hum in 5th only around 3200 RPM

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

nastyleak

10+ Year Contributor
93
0
Oct 14, 2010
Mobile, Alabama
Noticed the sound yesterday it happens only in 5th gear and it starts around 3100-then goes away at about 3300 RPM's. The car has unsprung ACT street disc and lightened flywheel which means I have expected drive train noise. This sounds more specifically related to the rear end. I have a recently rebuilt transmission from Jacks without a welded differential. Going to check the fluid level today just to make sure its not low.
 
Only about 1300 miles ago, although that was 7 months ago. The rear diff was full and showed no sign of leaks at the time. I really want this to be a vibration but it seems different from the vibrations which take place in all gears due to the clutch.
 
The car has 112,000 miles and only recently has even returned to stock hp level (fixed boost leaks etc). I haven't ever even launched it yet so it shouldn't be broken from abuse.

I know it needs bushings and haven't checked the carrier bearings yet. If either of those cause noises or vibrations would it really be so pronounced at that particular situation? There is a lot of vibration from around 1900 to 2200 in 3rd through 5th but it is very different from this 5th noise and I believe the low RPM vibration is from the unsprung clutch disc.
 
Add Value - Be Respectful - No Trolling - No Misinformation - Participate Often!
Support Vendors who Support the DSM Community

Build Thread Updates

Latest Classifieds

  • For sale 91 tsi awd heavily modified
    91 talon tsi. it was modified on the to look like a 1gb (fixed healights). stock rods and...
    • george bromwell
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • For sale 1g 1GA 91 GSX 5 speed take-out engine harness
    Around 2005(?) my local area was filled with guys buying up DSM’s and breaking/parting out...
    • pma1123
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • For sale 2g Eclipse/Talon Parts lot
    95-99 2G Eclipse/Talon Misc. Parts lot
    • Sdcryan1
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • For sale 4G63 3 inch Magnaflow SS high flow cat
    3 inch Magnaflow stainless cat. High flow. 18.25 inches. Flange holes are 4 1/8 center. Has...
    • Galant665
    • Updated:
  • For sale 4G63 Forge Motorsports BOV
    Original Forge Motorsports bov. Adjustable with over 80 clicks on the dial. Nice to use for...
    • Galant665
    • Updated:
Back
Top