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RE: Worn out '70 MGB rear-end?

To: Jurgen Hartwig <gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu>
Subject: RE: Worn out '70 MGB rear-end?
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:35:22 -0800
Jurgen:

        What you are describing sounds more like a driveshaft than a rear
end.  Worn out diffs' tend to howl, not shake.  Carefully check the u-joints
NOW.  Do not pass go, do not collect $200.  Visual inspection may not be
enough, get under there and waggle the shaft around.  Even if the u-joints
have just been installed, they may be bad.

Good luck.

Kelvin.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jurgen Hartwig [mailto:gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu]
> Sent: Friday, February 19, 1999 12:30 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Worn out '70 MGB rear-end?
> 
> 
> Hi all, I'm having yet more difficulties with my little lady. 
>  At 50-70
> mph, the rear end makes the whole car shake really violently.  Before
> this, the rear end made a clunk each time I went from reverse to first
> or vice-versa.  I think this is a worn out ring and pinion.  
> 
> Am I right?  How difficult is a ring and pinion replacement?  I will
> probably tackle this chore sometime in the spring or summer, and I'll
> just have to cover my ears to mask the noise.  Ouch!
> 
> Jay
> 

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