Differential Problems Too

**SKY 07** · 09-14-2007, 06:53 PM

My baby was marking strange noise in the rear when I made a tight turn. Found out this week that I have differential problems. I don't understand the details, but I guess they have to flush some kind of fluid out. They are going to have my car for 3 days?????? Just got it back from the body shop a few days ago. Rear end looks great. Oh Well. Just need it fixed for the rally Sky run next month.

V8 SKY · 09-14-2007, 09:28 PM

Yeah. Mine went in for the second time Thursday, and they are going to just replace the Differential. I am actually happy about that, because it was doing the shuddering on turns, leaking, and whining at 30-40MPH.

Besides, I am out of town until Wednesday, so my car wil be ready for me when I get home!

coopcj7 · 09-14-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GByrnes

Yeah. Mine went in for the second time Thursday, and they are going to just replace the Differential. I am actually happy about that, because it was doing the shuddering on turns, leaking, and whining at 30-40MPH.

Besides, I am out of town until Wednesday, so my car wil be ready for me when I get home!

I am glad your dealer doesn't have a problem with the V8 being in the car. My dealer would stop me at the door and say no more warranty

My diff is starting to catch to the point where I will chirp my tires from draggin them instead of them rolling

jayman · 09-15-2007, 12:02 AM

Big time bummer...maybe you should buy an MX-5

**SKYRCKT** · 09-15-2007, 10:26 AM

Jayman, I'd rather have a leaking Sky than a dry MX-5 and so would you...secretly!

**SKY 07** · 09-15-2007, 10:49 AM

Jayman,
No thanks! It's about the look and the Sky’s have it. I rather have a broken car then no SKY. You'll miss ya Sky and all the looks you have gotten, even though you won't admit to that. How many turn their heads to check out your ride now????? None.
As long as you love it that's the only thing that matters. Good luck with your car.

V8 SKY · 09-16-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopcj7

I am glad your dealer doesn't have a problem with the V8 being in the car. My dealer would stop me at the door and say no more warranty

My diff is starting to catch to the point where I will chirp my tires from draggin them instead of them rolling

Your dealer's point would not hold up. I sent mine in for issues that were clearly documented by GM under various TSBs. The dealer is required to do the service on those parts. If I brought it in and the differential had broken gears, or the transmission was trashed, that would be understandable.

Besides, my dealership is excellent anyway, and they LOVE to work on my car, especially if they get to test drive it.....

Pitcom · 09-16-2007, 07:56 PM

I'd probably consider a 2nd generation Sky. As for now i'd rather not own a sky with the rear problems and all. I'm hoping when the 2nd gens come out a lot of these issues are worked out. Keep an eye on your rear, i had mine in for repairs and it broke fairly quickly the second time.

09-14-2007, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,527 My Photos: (2)	Differential Problems Too My baby was marking strange noise in the rear when I made a tight turn. Found out this week that I have differential problems. I don't understand the details, but I guess they have to flush some kind of fluid out. They are going to have my car for 3 days?????? Just got it back from the body shop a few days ago. Rear end looks great. Oh Well. Just need it fixed for the rally Sky run next month. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

09-14-2007, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
V8 SKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 309 My Photos: (0)	Yeah. Mine went in for the second time Thursday, and they are going to just replace the Differential. I am actually happy about that, because it was doing the shuddering on turns, leaking, and whining at 30-40MPH. Besides, I am out of town until Wednesday, so my car wil be ready for me when I get home! __________________ V8 SKY Formerly GByrnes SE Michigan Mallett V8 SKY #004 Order: 1-21-06 Delivery: 5-24-06 Sent to Mallett: 1-3-07 Mallett Delivered: 2-16-07 Mid Blue, Blk Leather,LSD And I Collect PINBALL MACHINES http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarkston_pins/sets/

09-15-2007, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
jayman First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,830 My Photos: (0)	Big time bummer...maybe you should buy an MX-5 __________________ Silver Graphite '07 : red interior, tint, chrome rims, li'l chromies, chrome wipers, chrome domes, chrome vanity,chrome valve stems, chrome antenna, chrome sack... "I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul" C&H RED SOX NATION

09-15-2007, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
SKYRCKT Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Villa Rica, Georgia Posts: 694 My Photos: (20)	Jayman, I'd rather have a leaking Sky than a dry MX-5 and so would you...secretly! __________________ 07 Sky R/L, bluestone, 5-speed, black interior, spoiler, chrome wheels, RPI GT exhaust, Personal Audio Link (PAL) iPod adapter, Lil Chromies, Opel-style antenna, JPM visor covers, GA license plate: SKYRCKT THE FLAME IS HOTTER WHEN IT'S BLUE!

09-15-2007, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
SKY 07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lisbon, CT Posts: 1,527 My Photos: (2)	Jayman, No thanks! It's about the look and the Sky’s have it. I rather have a broken car then no SKY. You'll miss ya Sky and all the looks you have gotten, even though you won't admit to that. How many turn their heads to check out your ride now????? None. As long as you love it that's the only thing that matters. Good luck with your car. __________________ 07 White/Delivered 6/28/06 Leather Seats Chrome Rims Monsoon 6 Disc Rear Spoiler Dual Exhaust/CAI Custom WindRestictor/Custom Pinstriping and who knows what else.... Life Is Good

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09-16-2007, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pitcom 1st Known SKY RedLine Owner! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Not far from the factory Posts: 1,012 My Photos: (0)	I'd probably consider a 2nd generation Sky. As for now i'd rather not own a sky with the rear problems and all. I'm hoping when the 2nd gens come out a lot of these issues are worked out. Keep an eye on your rear, i had mine in for repairs and it broke fairly quickly the second time.

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