My vote goes to it being a half-shaft U-joint. When I was running my Spit as
a daily driver, I went through them about every 2 years. Symptoms were light
tick tick, that over time became heavier tock tock, then became a repair
bill.
Good luck.
Nick
BTW, was it you asking about refinishing your dashboard? Did you get your
questions answered? I am one more coat of Varathane away from completing
mine, and would be happy to answer questions, or suggest what NOT to do.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Peter S.
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 10:30 PM
To: Spit-LIST
Subject: First run in 5 years
I just took my Spit out for its first 4 mile run in probably 5 years (I've
only had it a couple months). Many things have been sorted and it looks
like its finally ready for a smog test and licensing. Yesterday I replaced
the rear brakes and cleaned and painted the drums etc. Tonight while on the
road I heard a faint tick tick tick sound that is coming from the right rear
wheel. Like a bad bearing or something. Directly related to the speed of
the car. This is with or without the brakes on. Not like a rock in a tire
but more thumpy. Any ideas?
Peter S
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