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Re: TR6 drivetrain noise (fwd)

To: josa@force.de
Subject: Re: TR6 drivetrain noise (fwd)
From: Jochen.Saal@t-online.de (Jochen Saal)
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1998 22:34:52 +0200
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <01IVDZACJTZ6000VCP@ARTHUR.CARIBOO.BC.CA>
AL WATSON 828-5330 NETWORK & TECH SERVICES schrieb:
>
> > 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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