Just so you don't all think I am totally stupid, I did actually query the
noise 3 months ago when I first heard it with my local TSSC. They said
that was a normal noise and nothing to worry about at the time, 'old cars
develop all sorts of strange noises that are often nothing to worry
about', bad advice maybe... I also had the car service a week later and
they didn't pick up on anything.
Due to my very limited mechanical experience I tend to rely on the
opinions of others. The noise has only been significantly worse in the
last week or two and I have driven the car less than than 20 miles since
it worsened.
I think I will stop using it now until I can get it looked at.
Thanks for the help,
John
--- "Norby, Mark A" <NorbyMA@LOUISVILLE.STORTEK.COM> wrote: > John-
>
> Still sounds like a pinion bearing! This is definitely not the
> U-joints.
> Yes, the low diff oil level has played a part in causing this problem,
> but
> it probably won't go away now, even if you fill it. Best to replace the
> seals and bearings as necessary, then keep it at the proper level,
> without
> the leaks. It could get alot more expensive if you keep driving it -
> the
> crown, pinion and carrier will go next.
>
> -Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Hobson [mailto:goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 1:30 PM
> To: Spitfires mailing list
> Subject: whining noise
>
>
> You may remember I posted a question a week or so back about a whining
> noise coming from the left rear of the car. This has recently got
> worse.
> The symptoms are:
>
> loud whining above 30mph with accelerator pedal pressed
> quiet whining noise above 30mph while coasting, not that audible
> louder whining noise under engine braking
> The whining noise has been apparent for about 2-3 months, but has
> recently got much worse
>
> I know that I have an oil leak on the diff, could this whining noise be
> caused by a low oil level? I am having trouble getting the oil filler
> plug off using a spanner, do I need a special tool?
>
> Could the whining noise be a symptom of something more serious? Should
> I
> look at replacing the diff? I could pick up a second hand one from the
> spitfire graveyard, is there anything in particular that I should look
> out for when selecting one, I imagine that it's hard to find a good one
> seeing as you can't look inside.
>
> Or am I totally barking up the wrong tree in thinking that it is the
> diff
> at fault?
>
> Any advice, as always, is very much appreciated.
>
> cheers
>
> John and Saskia (ailing slightly)
>
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