Worn diff is my guess. Make sure the right oil is in there and the right level. In my limited experience, rear ends can be noisy for a long time before they break, and some noise is normal.Originally Posted by BigTed00
When in gear and no gas applied, the wheels are driving the drive train and you hear the noise from the final drive, even if you're in gear w/ the clutch depressed you should still hear it.
Bright side: may be the excuse you need to upgrade to a better diff.