Truck's scheduled for the dealer on Monday for what seems to be a loud transmission whine between the speeds of 40 - 60 mpg. It's the same tone that the transmission makes in 1st and 2nd. during a downshift.

Cab is sound-proofed so it must be really loud.

Does anybody have any insight as to what this might be?

Thanks,



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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w. subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, AIM 2" Drop, etc. Build #2755
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If I said RED was the fastest color, or something really interesting like that, do you think I'd get a response from somebody.

Dealer jerked me around on Monday, they didn't have time to get to it all day. Wife says the sound is coming from the back not the transmission. Let's see who's right on Saturday.

Has anyone needed service for anything like this?

Thanks,

Rich

 

Do have the stock gears in the rear end? It could be that. Check for a leak around there.

 

Well TBL, red is the fastest color.

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TBL - I haven't had that problem with my L but I had a similar problem with a 97 F150 that had 373's in it from the factory. The noise was in the rearend but wasn't a big deal to fix. What dealer you using? You can email me that if you would rather not go into the here.

BTW, who did the sound-proofing in your L and what did they use?


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Rick - Hwy_2_L@HotMail.com
White 00 - Adopted May 3rd 00

* Valentine One with remote
* Superchip Flipchip CUX2R2
* Airaid Filter
* Hard Tonneau
* Bedrug
* Clear front corners
* Ultra Whites – top and bottom
Upcoming mods
* Window tint
* Sound system

 

TBL - What did you find out about this?


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Rick - Hwy_2_L@HotMail.com
White 00 - Adopted May 3rd 00

* Valentine One with remote
* Superchip Flipchip CUX2R2
* Airaid Filter
* Hard Tonneau
* Bedrug
* Clear front corners
* Ultra Whites – top and bottom
Upcoming mods
* Window tint
* Sound system

 

btt

 

TBL - ????

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Rick - Hwy_2_L@HotMail.com
White 00 - Adopted May 3rd 00

* Valentine One with remote
* Superchip Flipchip CUX2R2
* Airaid Filter with S&B Big Mouth
* Hard Tonneau
* Bedrug
* Clear Front Corners
* Ultra Whites – top and bottom
* Taillight Covers
* Muth Turn Signal Mirrors
Upcoming mods
* Window tint
* Sound system

 

Dealer says it's a wind noise.

Will be taping up the billet grills this weekend to eliminate that question.

Rich

 

Hey TampabayLightning, you said you had a whine and not a whistle, so, I would think mechanical and not an aerodynamic problem would be causing your problem. You are in the right direction by eliminating one item at a time. Who is your dealer, Bill Currie? Had all good dealing with them in the past, as I was born and raised in Tampa, Interbay area by MacDill. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

Fast Gator:

Brandon Ford is the dealer. Bill Currie is not an SVT dealer, but you're right, they are great. Purchase a few vehicles from them.

Grew up in the same area. Don't tell me you're a Robinsin alumni?

Rich

 

Nope, went to Plant. Sure do miss the beaches. But can do without the heat. 99 Black Bolt #1940

 

Hey TBL - Just curious, are you sure about Currie not being an SVT dealer? I didn't think they could order an SVT vehicle from Ford unless they were. They had new ones on the lot when I was waiting for mine to arrive. Maybe they are dealer trading for them?

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Rick - Hwy_2_L@HotMail.com
White 00 - Adopted May 3rd 00

* Valentine One with remote
* Superchip Flipchip CUX2R2
* Airaid Filter with S&B Big Mouth
* Hard Tonneau
* Bedrug
* Clear Front Corners
* Ultra Whites – top and bottom
* Taillight Covers
* Muth Turn Signal Mirrors
Upcoming mods
* Window tint
* Sound system




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TBL,
Hope you have better luck with Brandon Ford than I did. I bought 3 vehicles from them when I lived down there and they never seemed to be able to get the problems fixed the first time. Good luck.