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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: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 20:38:52 -0600
Suggest that you look elsewhere first, such as u joints, tranny mount,
driveshaft.  Replacement of ring and pinion requires specific knowledge of
setup, not a job that you want to tackle w/o experience.  John

Jurgen Hartwig wrote:

> 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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