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Re: terrible engine noise in TR6

To: Rob C Swift <RobSwift@PetCentre.com>
Subject: Re: terrible engine noise in TR6
From: mahutchinson@cvalley.net (Michael Hutchinson)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 22:20:38 -0500
Cc: Loony Bin <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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Rob,
The first thing I would look at would be the possibility of an exhaust leak.
Hope this helps.
Michael

Rob C Swift wrote:

> Eric,
>
> I also get a sound from the passenger foot well of my TR6.  My sound is
> more like a farty-exhaust like noise that sounds very much like a VW bug.
>  It only does it when there is a strong load on the motor, say when
> accelerating in too high a gear.  The sound began all at once earlier this
> year while driving the car after a long sit.  It does not seem to be linked
> to a specific engine rpm as you say in yours.  Does anyone thing these are
> similar problems?  Any help would be appreciated!
>
> Rob Swift
> '75 TR6


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