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If that thing blows while you're driving... (archive)
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Posted by Dean on March 01, 2002 at 11:59:23:

In Reply to: newly aquried posted by Matthew on March 01, 2002 at 01:06:51:

Kiss the car goodbye. Mine blew at <5mph, almost stopped, and it took out the muffler and almost destroyed the driveshaft. At higher speeds and it would be a yard sale.

OK, now before you buy the diff repair kit there are some other things to look at. The subframe mounts are likely bad. Look about a foot in front of the rear tires, just inside, and underneath the doors. The rubber subframe mounts take pressure off of the diff mount, also rubber and in need of replacement.

This happended to mine 1 month after purchase, everything for about $500. Ever since then the car has been flawless, and an extreme joy. Congrats.

The pic of the blown diff in the 1st 5es FAQ is my car.


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