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RE: Whine in gearbox or differential?

To: "INTERNET:hfader@usa.net" <hfader@usa.net>
Subject: RE: Whine in gearbox or differential?
From: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 18:46:27 -0400
Cc: "'Dave Massey'" <105671.471@compuserve.com>, "'6pack'" <6pack@autox.team.net>, "'triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Message text written by INTERNET:hfader@usa.net
>> Just how low were you in oil?
>
> Hardly made a dent in the oil bottle to top it off. Made no difference in
>the sound.

That shouldn't have caused it and at anyrate topping it up won't cure a
whine.

>> In any case you might want to start looking for a spare
>> differential and
>> they are fairly easy to change (unless the custom exhaust is
>> in the way).
>
>I've already started looking. I have a stock exhuast, but it looks like it
>has to be removed to get the differential out. Is that right?

Shouldn't have to.  I've pulled the diff many times with the stock exhaust
in place.

>Anybody out there have sources or tips for finding one? Jerry already told
>me about Team Triumph.

Anybody parting out cars should have some.   Team Triumph comes with an
excellent reputation.

Good luck

Dave

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