MattC28

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I just bought an evo 8 about 2 weeks ago, and I checked the transfer case fluid, barely anything came out.. So, while i was driving it on the highway I started to hear a high pitched whining, that was dependent upon my speed. When I put it in neutral and coasted at 65, it still continued to make the noise. Am I correct in assuming this would be the transfer case "death whine?"

MitsuJDM

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Probably. Is it obnoxiously loud? Or faint? Faint whining is generally ok. If it's so loud you can't drown it out with music or normal conversation, it's probably an issue.

vietman

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Yup it seems like the tc is bad

MattC28

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At 65mph, sometimes i cannot drown it out with music.. but at any other speed i can.

FoxFister

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Check out the wheel bearing as well. Although their more of a deep "howl" kind of sound.

MattC28

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This sounds like I have a dogbox

ChanseEvo8

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Transfer case for sure! Its pretty pricey too for a rebuild. G/l

cssaddictm4

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Sound like this? This was a "good condition" used one I bought on the forums. Check out other youtube videos to compare, there are tons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au8fOnZ1uNQ

Pal215

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Most likely is the transfer case, especially because when you drained it, very little oil came out. It must have killed itself because of that.

cssaddictm4

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Depends on what your definition of 'little' is. Per mitsu spec it only holds .6qt.

cartuner08

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I'm getting the same noise. Mine is predominate between 55/66 mph. I'm just chalking it up to the tc. It sucks cause I'm now almost done breaking in my clutch.....ggrrr

MattC28

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No.. mine just makes a howl. But it is totaly dependant on my speed... also dont hear that aweful grind/chatter.

Is there anywhere I can order new bearings for it?