Marcus:
I replaced my axle U-joints this year, and the job is not complicated, but
those axle flange bolts were very stubborn! Also, the spring eye bolts can
be difficult to remove - mine were much worse when I replaced the rear
spring earlier.
The noises that I cured by replacing the axle U-joints were from the rear,
and definitely loudest when letting off the gas or coasting. The noises
went away during acceleration load. Also, the left one was much worse and
much noisier. The noise should get worse when turning toward the side with
the problem. If you drive slowly in top gear and do some significant
S-turns, you should hear a definite change in sound. There was also no
whining associated with this problem, and no noise during acceleration.
Usually, pinion bearings whine during acceleration when they start to go
bad.....
-Mark
'77 1500 "Elsie" (LC)
-----Original Message-----
From: Marcus Schaper [mailto:schaper@rz.uni-potsdam.de]
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:29 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: rear end noise and GT6 bonnet wanted
Listers,
I need some help identifying a noise that I believe might be a rear axle
u-joint going bad.
The symptoms are:
- some rearend noise and vibration at all times (might be just my way two
loud SS exhaust system)
- more vibration when I take my foot off the throttle
- even more vibration when I depress the clutch (all at regular driving
speeds)
- a clunking (clicking?) noise when I come to a rolling stop
The PO replaced the rear driveshaft u-joint earlier this year.
Where shall I start - both rear axle u-joints?
BTW, I also need a GT6 MKIII bonnet in Germany.
I can offer a very good Spit MKIV bonnet and a decent MKIV fiberglass
bonnet (but only after I have found a GT6 one).
Cheers,
Marcus
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Marcus Schaper <schaper@rz.uni-potsdam.de>
72 Spit MK IV (waiting for a GT6 MKIII bonnet)
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