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Re: TR6: CLUNK SOUND

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR6: CLUNK SOUND
From: Stuart Bollen <stuartb@voicenet.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 1996 10:16:33 -0500 (EST)
At 06:16 PM 11/11/96 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>   I'm noticing a clunk coming from the back when I shift gears and let out
>the clutch (unless I'm very gentle with it).  I know this  sounds like the
>classic cracked diff brackets.  The PO had them rewelded and I can't spot any
>cracks.  Looking for a less costly troubleshooting route. U-joints?  Any
>ideas would be appreciated.  Thanks.
>
>Joe Bouchard
>'74-1/2 TR6
>CF29760U
>
>Joe, chances are it is the weld gone bad. If not, could be U joints, play
in diff(unlikely)
or wheel bearings. If it happened suddenly, I'd defitely suspect the diff
mounts, particularly front RHS.


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