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Strange sounds from rear end...

To: british-cars@autox.team.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Strange sounds from rear end...
From: Nettater@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 13:29:29 -0400
Hi all,

I can't wait to have the car running well for 2 weeks in a row...shouldn't
complain, because the weather was gorgeous here last week: 70's-80's and low
humidity all week.  However, on Friday, I noticed a new sound: a  chattering
resonating up from my gearshift, that became more noticeable as the day went
on, and a "spinning" sensation from the rear left.  

Test drove with husband on Saturday to see if we could further determine
better what the problem might be.  Drove short (<1.5 miles) distance and
parked.  When the time came to leave (we had been hashing), I put it in
reverse, and probably revved a little harder than absolutly necessary.
 Anyway, heard a *bad* sound, and now have a knocking/chattering sound that
appears every 2-3 tire revolutions ( I haven't actually checked the tire
revolutions, but that seems pretty close).  Now am sporting a 
clunking rear.

After checking some books (basic Chilton's etc.), it appears that it could be
one  of the following:  U-joint, pinion gear, or wheel bearing.  I know this
is tough to diagnose without having the car available to look at, but I'd
appreciate any help.

Carol Z.
74 TR6 (trying to be Daily Driver )

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