I recently took my 69 Charger out for its spring shakedown run, went about 20 miles in total. Roughly halfway through, I heard what I can only describe as a "growling" sound coming from the rear of the car. I was likely traveling over 65 MPH, I left off the throttle and it lasted a few seconds until I slowed down and went away, this continued every time I got up to around 65 MPH. I can only say, it sounded like a jake brake on a diesel, but not as loud if that makes sense. I have the original Dana in my car with the 3.54 gears still in it. I had serviced the dana a year or two ago with new fluids, so am I wrong in thinking this a wheel bearing? My mechanic friend believes the Dana possibly was contaminated previously, as when I purchased the car, PO had the wrong fluid in the rearend and it was obviously making noise once warm, but once all was changed the noise subsided. Also, the noise at that time seems different than this time.
Would appreciate any advice/direction/knowledge. Is there a good way to evaluate the bearings that would give me a strong indication?
Thanks
RG
Would appreciate any advice/direction/knowledge. Is there a good way to evaluate the bearings that would give me a strong indication?
Thanks
RG