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RE: TR4: front corner clonking/rattling

To: "Steven Newell" <newellsteven@yahoo.com>, "'Triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: TR4: front corner clonking/rattling
From: "Eric Conrad" <conrade2@msn.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 14:36:12 -0700 FILETIME=[08FEB360:01C1CF8E]
Steven,

My guess is that you are safe from a clutch problem - at least as it relates
to this issue.  (But when you pull out in front of my unsuspecting brother
and squeal your wire-wheeled tires, I'm sure it's only a matter of time
before your "evil ways' catch up with the clutch!)  <g>

I would first suspect exactly what you checked:  wheel bearings, shock,
bushings, or any bolt holding it all together.  Remember, finger tight isn't
a torque setting recognized by our manufacturer.  How are your hub splines?
Lastly, I would also suspect worn or poorly tightened wheel spokes - you did
say you had uneven wear.

Solution:  yep, you guessed it, a frame off to give you peace of mind that
it isn't your fuel system, your rear tail-light, or anything else for that
matter.

Just keep all four wheels on the ground when driving near my brother!  Geez!

Sincerely,
Eric Conrad

P.S.  Instead of that trick 2-wheeled driving on the driver's side, you
might change to the passenger side to wear the tires evenly.  <g>

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