Andy,
Problem #1
Do you have access to a lift?
Problem #2
Undoubtedly a minor suction of oil! It's normal for these engines! A
blown head gasket will not allow you to carry-on! The cylinder pressures
will quickly evacuate the radiator! The result is obvious!
Best regards,
Jim Swarthout
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Andrew Packard
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 7:01 PM
To: 6pack (E-mail)
Subject: Two TR250 issues
Hello list:
Another brainteaser for the group.
When I hit 70 mph on the interstate (that's freeway to the west
coasters) and ease off of the accelerator, there is a vibration that
rumbles the entire car. It may be coming from the front right, but I
feel the vibration in the soles of my shoes. When I accelerate again,
the rumble is mitigated, but still somewhat present. Is it possible
that my spindle nut is a hair loose and is only apparent at higher
speeds? Unbalanced drive shaft or a stub axle problem was my other
thought, but it really seems to come from that front R side. Anyone
want to lean out the window and put their ear to the handle of a BA
screwdriver and see where the vibration is coming from? Any thoughts
are welcome.
Issue number two is an unusual amount of exhaust smoke when I'm coasting
at 2500+ rpms. In my rear view mirror I see white exhaust smoke coming
out and when I depress the accel. pedal again, a puff of white smoke
comes out and everything is back to normal. I know I'm risking getting
the response of having to pull the engine and rebuild it all, but I
guess I needed a winter project to budget and schedule. Thanks for the
help on number two, as well.
Andy
CD6521L
Working on the Triumph tan now that the sun is finally shining.
Baltimore, MD
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