You might try checking the fluid in the diff. My '69 clunks some, in spite
of a recent rear-end overhaul, and whenever it does, the fluid is inevitable
low. I know I need to replace the seals, but until the exhaust system needs
replacing I'm just going to check the fluid every couple of months!
Doug Hofer
'69 daily driver
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grant Kester" <gkester@ucsd.edu>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 10:43 PM
Subject: rear end noise
> Dear List Members,
>
> Just recently my rear end ('69 TR6) has begun making a low frequency
> thumping/clunking noise. I don't believe it's the dreaded differential
> noise. It occurs only when the drive shaft is engaged and increases in
> frequency as the speed/rpms increase (it starts out slow and speeds
> up). It sounds almost like something rubbing or thunking against
> something else around the rear end/drive shaft or possibly the rear
> axel. I jacked it up but couldn't see any contact points with the drive
> shaft, etc. Any obvious causes for this?
>
> Thanks,
> Grant Kester
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