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Re: front end clunk

To: Ragthyme@aol.com
Subject: Re: front end clunk
From: "G. Clark Smith, Jr." <gcs@acpub.duke.edu>
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 96 10:44:03 -0400
I had the same problem on a steel wheel car (1980) and I found it to be a
loose disk caliper.  Try tightening down the two big bolts holding the
calipers down.  Note they should have a bend over tab lock plate on them or
lock washers, at least.

Hope this helps.

Clark Smith
<gcs@acpub.duke.edu>

At 12:41 AM 8/15/96 -0400, you wrote:
>I'm glad you asked that one.  I've been having a little of the same problem
>with Rags since I rebuilt the front end, and can't trace it down.  It doesn't
>seem to affect the braking, steering or handling of the car in any way I can
>detect while driving it.
>
>My splines, too, seem fine ... but one never knows.  This is an area I'm not
>an expert on, and I'd appreciate anyone's input, too.
>
>Corey
>75 MGB 'Rags'
>
>


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