Clunk could be prop-shaft UJs, diff, or splines if W/W.
If the grind alters with accellerator pressure then it is probably diff. If
it is constant(with varying accellerator pressure) and rhythmic and just
speeds up or slows down with road speed then it is probably whel bearings.
PaulH.
-----Original Message-----
From: mkris@sprynet.com <mkris@sprynet.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 14 November 1999 23:07
Subject: Clunk and grind
>Hello Boys and Girls,
>[Insert Usual Lurker disclaimer]
>Here is the problem: I just had the engine rebuilt, the clutch replaced and
the
>Transmission rebuilt. Very expensive, but "Tigger" deserves it!
>Driving now I hear a clunk when shifting up and at about 2500rmp a slight
>whirring (somewhat like a grind). Is this simply a "normal" sound, or
something
>I should be concerned about. My thought was the rear differential gears or
the
>propeller shaft...
>thoughts, speculation ... or maybe a therapist reccomendation?
>thanks
>Chris
>1977 mgb
>
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