My final fix (for now at least) for the squeaky front end was to wrap
the openings to the slot that the hood support slides through with the
fuzzy (i.e. not the hook side) side of self adhesive velcro tape. This
provides a cushion for the support rod and so far seems to be a more
permanent fix. The fuzzy velcro almost looks like it belongs there.
The electrical tape I put on the support rod itself was already wearing
out after ~50 miles.
Brian, I too agree that this simple fix is one of the most dramatic
improvements to my car I have experienced. All I hear now is the engine
revving and the exhaust singing. Thanks again to Dennis Culligan.
Jack Radley
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Johnson [mailto:b.johnson@diamond.co.uk]
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 1999 4:51 PM
To: Radley, Jack
Cc: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'; 'DNCULLIG@US.IBM.COM'
Subject: Re: Squeaky Front End - No more!
Good Grief !!!!! I read your note just before
starting out on the RAC
Classic at the weekend - I have suffered from a squeak
at the front of
my TR4 ever since I rebuilt it.
I have sprayed WD 40 everywhere in an attempt to get rid
of the squeak
which was most noticable (and annoying) when going over
rough roads. I
took out some tape - put it around the hood support rod
and hey presto
! Problem solved !
You don't know how grateful I am - at last a quiet (??)
TR4 Thanks
to both Jack and Dennis for persuing this problem on the
list !
Brian Johnson
"Radley, Jack" wrote:
>
> After beginning to think that I had some serious
concerns in my front
> end based on all the squeaks and rattles, I posted a
message on the list
> earlier this week. I followed the advice of a fellow
lister and
> examined the hood support rod. I could immediately
see where I had
> metal on metal contact. Temporarily at least I have
remedied the problem
> using electrical tape on the support rod. I could
tell the problem was
> gone as soon as I dropped the hood. The only sound my
TR6 makes now is
> the one it was designed to make.
>
> Thanks to Dennis Culligan for the advice and thanks to
the list.
> Discovering this type of simple solution to a simple -
but nagging
> problem is what makes this list so great.
>
> Jack Radley
> 76TR6
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