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triumph vitesse rear suspension clunking.

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Subject: triumph vitesse rear suspension clunking.
From: S R Brown <mspsrb@bath.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 13:00:20 +0100 (BST)
Has anyone out there got any idea what might be the problem with my rear 
suspension.

The problem is that I get loud clunks and bangs from one side of the rear 
suspension when I corner. The side which makes these noises is the one which 
wants to lift off on the inside of the bend. The noise is worse when the 
power is let off or put on. 

I suspect the rear diff, which does have some play in its movement. But 
this doesn't explain why it only happens on one side. The UJs on the rear 
axle seem fine, and all the bushes and bolts seem to be firm. The rear 
suspension has gas shock absorbers, which look fairly old but know 
obvious corrosion.

The car is a Mk1 2l 1966 Vitesse with overdrive.

I don't know where to start?

Thank for any help you can give.
Steve Brown.



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