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> > From: IN%"rcarley@uoguelph.ca" "Dr. Robert Carley" 2-APR-1998
08:38:34.78
> > Subj: TR6 drivetrain noise
>
> >
> > I recently put my 73 TR6 back on the road after a 1.5 yr. restoration.
> > Before it came off the road, it had standard wheels and Micheline
> > redlines, with rubber bushings in the suspension. I vaguely remember
> > before I took the car off the road (I had only had it for awhile and did
> > not drive it too much) a noise emanating from the drivetrain, such as
> > driving a 4X4 with knobby tires.
> >
> > Now that I have Pirelli tires (H rated), and poly bushes throughout, the
> > noise has increased. It varies, of course, with car speed, but not with
> > engine speed. Seems to be coming from the rear, and again sounds as if
> > I am driving with snow tires. The noise seems to increase on corners,
> > although with my makeshift temporary exhaust system it's hard to tell
> > :-).
> >
> > Would this be the rear hubs? U-joints?.
> >
> > I have not had a four wheel alignment done.
>
> Hi Robert
> sounds like you describe most likely come from a worn bearing in the rear
> of the car somewhere (ie diff or wheels) Try jacking up the car one side
> at a time and have someone turn the wheel that is raised and listen.
> You might not hear much but you might feel or here something. It should
> give you some indication whether the problem is diff or wheels.
> Good luck
> Al Watson
> KAmloops BC>
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