Brian Kemp wrote:
> I have the same issue with a poping/clunk type noise coming from under the car
> when going from backing and turning to forward. My diff mounts are repaired
>and
> the entire suspension has been rebuilt with poly bushings. None of that made
>a
> difference. I had the TRF tall springs and have switched back to stock
>springs
> and that didn't make a difference either.
>
> Everything in the brakes system, except the front calipers (hoses are new),
>has
> been rebuilt as well. The frame has also been thoroughly inspected after I
> found the broken rear diff mounts.
>
> If you get any feedback off list on your sound, please let me know.
>
> Brian Kemp
> 72 TR6
Popping / Clunking:
I purchased a really pretty TR6 a couple of years ago. I started to love it
after
going through my 37-line list of things "to-do". First on the list was exactly
the
noises that you describe, and is what precipitated the previous owners' sale of
the
car.
I had two problems that caused the noise(s). First off, the car had wire
wheels. The
wheels and splines were worn and when I replaced them with Panasports, the noise
occurring on front-to-rear direction changes went away. Diagnosing the worn
splines
was really difficult, but this replacement did solve the one set of click/pop
noises.
That left the popping on acceleration, turning, etc. That all went away when i
replaced the half shafts. The splines seemed good, but really were not. I
replaced
all the u-joints while I was at it, but they really were not bad.
Finding half shafts to put in was somewhat trying. I couldn't find new ones, and
racing quality available from England cost a fortune. I found that both Ted
Schumacher (TSI in Pandora, Ohio) and TRF had used ones available. Apparently
the
approach is to take the two halves from donor cars and fit them together until
you
get a pair with the least slop. Sounds pretty primitive but it has worked out
just
fine.
Good luck.
--
TR6 -- 29 and still running
TR4 -- 39 and under reconstruction
uncle jack -- down but not out
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