The first one sounds like the throw-out bearing on the clutch, mine is like
that.
David A. Templeton
mailto:davidt@opentext.com
74 Spitfire "Spit-Six" Comm #: FM10491U
using a '73 MkIII GT6 powerhouse
and suspension KF1951HE.
"The ultimate GT6 convertible :-) "
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Mitchell <paul-m@mweb.co.za>
To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 1999 3:18 PM
Subject: Noises & squeals
>
> Another attempt to save myself a lot of driving around listening and
> trying to work out what's going on...
>
> I have two funny noises (well, many more, but two that particularly
> bother me). One is a high pitched mouse-ish squeak which is more or less
> continual, especially at idle. It seems to come from roughly front
> centre - transmission tunnel?
>
> The second noise comes from the boot, and is best described as the sound
> of a pile of coat hangers when I brake. Bit mystified on that one.
>
> Another thing: when I turn fairly sharply, especially on a loose or
> smooth surface, the tyres squeal, even if I am going at walking pace. Is
> this perhaps a problem with the rear diff not working properly?
>
> Also, which is better, Bentley or Haynes?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Paul
> 74 TR6
>
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