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Re: strange noises

To: mg1970@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: strange noises
From: miker15@juno.com
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 19:44:04 EDT
On Fri, 24 Jul 1998 10:56:22 PDT "h m" <mg1970@hotmail.com> writes:
>Hi,
>
>I just joined the list hoping someone can help me out with a problem 
>I'm 
>having with my 70 MGB.
>
>I'll describe the symptons and perhaps someone can figure out what's 
>going on. I keep hearing a 'klunk' from the rear of the car when the 
>car 
>is moving and I press the cluch. Actually there are two 'klunks'. One 
>when I press the cluch and the car is coasting and once when the gear 
>is 
>engaged. I also hear the same noise if I briefly take my foot off the 
>gas while I'm accelerating and then press is again after a moment. 
>Strange thing is that the sound gets worse sometimes and then goes 
>away 
>by itself for a day or so and then starts again.
>
>I don't know it this is enough to go on but I'll appreciate any 
>responses.
>
>Thanks
>

Sounds like two possible causes
1)universal joints at either end of the prop shaft need replacing or
2)worn splines on wire wheels and hubs

both have a tendency to clunk during the operations you mention

mike robson
69 roadster
70 BGT
72 roadster
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