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Re: Poly diff mounts / poly bushings in general

To: "Kevin Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Poly diff mounts / poly bushings in general
From: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 23:13:39 -0000
Hi Kevin
I have a 2000 sedan running poly there is a slight increase in noise but not
excessive, Handling however is massively improved this also is not a racecar
I just enjoy driving it!

Graham.

----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 4:11 PM
Subject: Poly diff mounts / poly bushings in general


>
> Hey gang,
>
> Now that my new garage is nearly squared away thoughts are turning to the
> various projects that need doing before Triumph season. First and foremost
> is a diffy transplant. Freddy's current diff is about ready to spew its
> guts onto the road, judging from the noise and the amount of play. I have
a
> 45,000 mile unit in good shape from my parts carcass that is going in - my
> question is what is the wisdom of the list regarding the poly diff mount
> kits that Spitbits sells? Are they superior to the stock rubber mounts in
> longevity? I would think so given the amount of oil that sprays around
that
> area. Do they transmit a great deal more vibration and noise? Also, same
> questions about the other various poly bushings - steering rack, A-arm
> bushings etc.. This is my daily driver in the summer, not a racecar, but I
> want things to last.
>
> TIA!
>
> Kevin Rhodes
> Portland, Maine
>



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