Try putting some type of insulating pad between the cross brace and the
underside of the bonnet itself. Later models had these rubber "spacer" pads
as standard. I have found that the bonnet surface sometimes vibrates ans
hits the cross brace under the bonnet. Works for me, anyway!
Tony Childs
72 Spitfire - FK38809U
64 Spitfire - FC42218L
----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Rhodes <ARhodes@compuserve.com>
To: INTERNET:triumphs-owner@autox.team.net <JackR@shriverco.com>; Triumph
List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 9:30 PM
Subject: RE: hood squeak
>
> Jack, grease up the conical rubber buffers at the rear corners. THey can
> squeak.
>
> -T
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>
>
> Message text written by INTERNET:triumphs-owner@autox.team.net
> >From: "Radley, Jack" <JackR@SHRIVERCO.COM>
> Subject: Squeaky Front End
>
>
> My TR6 seems to have a squeaky front end. It seems to be a metal on
> metal squeak. My best guess is that it is the hood since when I drop
> the hood to close it I hear a similar squeak on impact. I have tried
> spraying white lithium grease in the hinge area but still have the
> squeak when I hit bumps in the road. Any ideas?
>
> Jack Radley
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