In a message dated 96-08-17 13:16:00 EDT, you write:
<< Hello
I'm really hoping that someone out there can help me. I have just
finished a head gasket replacement on my Spitfire. After fitting
both manifolds (my most hated job), adjusting valve clearances
refilling the oil and coolant, I started it up. I'm now faced with a
car that starts, idles, and accelerates fine. Problem? The Spit now
has a pronounced high piched squeal when the throttle is partly
depressed while clutch is engaged i.e. when I'm travelling at any
steady speed - no acceleration or deceleration. Under any medium-hard
acceleration the car is fine.
Some other info:
Oil was changed after head gasket replaced -some coolant had spilled
into engine.
Sound is coming from the rear of the engine (I think)
Car is running twin Webers >>
Andy,
Does the sound change if you push in the clutch pedal? Maybe the throw out
bearing is going out.
Try putting a mechanics stethoscope (about $8-10 locally) on the alternator
and water pump. One of those bearings could be going bad. The sound would
change with the fan belt speed.
Hope that helps,
Charlie B.
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