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Re: TR3A suspension mystery noise

To: mandrews53@earthlink.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR3A suspension mystery noise
From: RayAntoky@aol.com
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2002 09:24:31 EDT
In a message dated 6/15/02 1:31:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
mandrews53@earthlink.net writes:


> DPPO-Dammned previous previous owner ( I bought the car from a good friend 
> who had it for a short time)
> BFE- is in Temple City , California --presided over by Hizzoner  Ken 
> Gillanders ( the mayor of Temple City)
> 4831 Ryland Ave
> Temple City Ca 91780
> 626-443-0939
> BFE KEN G @aol.com
> Nylatron bushings and Stainless Steel bushings --are about $75  eeck but 
> they fit unlike the cheaper models---I just noticed the latest price 
> increases--great stuff though, the rear spring locator is marvelous on my 
> car. I did see that the noise was your brake line. But he has lots of other 
> go-fast stuff--some from Racetorations in England--some locally machined. 
> Now I just have to get my newly rewelded gas tank back in the car ( there 
> are these two bolt heads under the gas tank and they ......). Mike -TR2inLA
> 
> ----------
> >> >>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Ok how do I find British Frame and Engine? How much are the bushings? In 
>> case I get to that point I'll need 'em in hand just in case. I still think 
>> it's the shock, will try to get it checked today. What was the noise you 
>> were experiencing? Was it very apparent or just slight? If in fact it's 
>> what you say it is then everyone who's replaced their A-arm bushings would 
>> have the same problem, n'est ce pas? (that's French BTW).
>> Also what does DPPO mean? (  _ _ previous owner)
>> 
>> Ray 
>> 
> 

I'm gonna shoot myself. Took it for a ride this morning. No noise for the 
first 15 or so minutes then it started again. Only way to check the bushings 
is to tear it down?
I'll keep looking for something else. It's a combination of a hard squeek or 
groan.
I guess it's not the brake line. Yuk.
Ray

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