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Re: clunk noise when taking up the drive

To: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Re: clunk noise when taking up the drive
From: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 11:36:20 -0500
Check the radius arm bushings at the rear wheel and on the body mount. If the
bushing is worn, the arm will move back and forth and cause a clunk under
acceleration. Then also check the u-joints on the propellor shaft and the axles.

Vic Whitmore
76 Spitfire

John Hobson wrote:
> 
> Saskia has begun making a clunk noise when taking up the drive, it is
> worse if accelerating sharply and happens when taking up the drive again
> after changing gear.  If I go very easy on the accelerator and gear
> changes then the clunk is much less apparent.
> 
> I am going to take a look under the car to see if anything is loose later
> in the week.  Do any of you have any ideas as to where the problem may
> lie?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> John and Saskia
> 
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