>Date: Wed, 20 Mar 1996 20:40:52 -0600
>From: "Ross A. Goldberg" <loki@computek.net>
>
>
>Hello,
>
>My 66 MGB makes a rattling sound (from the engine) when I take my foot off
>the gas at highway speeds and sometimes when I downshift. I have always
>heard the tap-tap-tap of the engine (that's how I know it's running <g>) but
>this rattling doesn't sound normal.
>
>Does anyone have an idea what it is and what to do (if necessary) to correct
>it? Please don't tell me it is a major problem, I can't take news like
that <g>
>
>BTW... the engine was rebuilt about 15k miles ago (by someone who only works
>on MG's)
>
>Thanks,
>Ross
Ross,
What you MIGHT be experiencing is a loose header / downpipe connection. It
happened to me once after a short rebuild. Make sure the bolts are tight all
the way around and there's no wobble on the flange.
Glenn
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The universe is inherently funny.
Glenn Schnittke Recovering Musician
Nashville TN 615-385-2800
glenns@edge.ercnet.com 72147.3635@compuserve.com
'74 MGB - fatally wounded
'69 MGB - prim little touring car
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