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Re: The noise is VERY VERY loud

To: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
Subject: Re: The noise is VERY VERY loud
From: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:37:55 -0800
Remove the starter and inspect the small spring that hold the bendix  
gear away from the flywheel.



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Feb 15, 2007, at 8:42 AM, Brashear, Jack, N wrote:

> Hi All, we're looking for feedback on a horrible driveline noise.   
> There
> is a BJ8 engine and transmission with o.d. in a BN7 Mk1.  This is a  
> new
> installation and we are in the road test stage.  The transmission and
> overdrive are the unknown factors here as we were instructed by the
> owner that the trans/od were "good" and to install them as-is.   
> Anyway,
> there is no unusual drive line noise until you let off the gas and the
> car begins to slow down.  The noise is terrific in any gear.  It's a
> sound similar to dragging a screwdriver tip on a grinding wheel.   
> Here's
> what we've investigated so far:  There is no sign of anything  
> rubbing or
> dragging anywhere.  Both Ujoints are new and "feel" good.  The Ebrake
> cable is clear.  The diff has been removed and looked at by a local
> differential guru who says it's just fine.  Still, the trans/od is  
> the X
> factor.  Could anyone imagine that such a horrible noise could come  
> from
> that??  Oh yes, everything had the proper lubricant levels.  Sheesh...
> Many Thanks




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