Hi Jeff
Drop the fan belt, this will eliminate / prove the water pump noise, I think
the Triumph engines are safe when the chain gives in but the chain and
sprockets are easy enough to do with the engine in situe, save some grief if
you think they are the source and do them, then you will know it aint them!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 1:46 AM
Subject: Strange gnashing clatters
>
> I've noticed upon starting up my car that the front end of the engine
seems
> to be making quite a racket. Sort of an intermittent clattering that
seems
> to dissipate somewhat (but not entirely) when the engine is warm. I can't
> figure out whether it's the timing chain or the water pump. In my old
> Spitfire Mk3 manual, there was a lubrication point on the water pump
> somewhere, but mine doesn't seem to have it. Is this a pretty typical
noise
> to be coming from the engine? Or do I have a timing chain or water pump
> about to blow?
>
> Just out of curiosity, what happens when the timing chain goes? The
engine
> ubruptly quits? Can a busted timing chain cause other serious damage
while
> it's on the way out?
>
> TIA
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
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