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Spitfire rearend noise

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Spitfire rearend noise
From: jarrow@dlcwest.com (Jeff Arrowsmith)
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 19:20:59 -0700
>I have an 1979 spitfire that has some rearend noise that is directly related
>to axle rotation. I have lifted all weight off the wheels and manually
>testet u-joints, and wheel bearings. I have spun up the wheels off the
>ground in 4th gear up to 55 mph and cannot repeat the noise. When I am
>driving there is a definite "click" that speeds up with me, and stops when I
>do. I believe the rear-end, and u-joints are ok, and have a suspicion that
>the wheel bearings are beginning to fail. Any experience out there? Any
>advice before I replace unnecessary parts?
>
>Dennis
>Daily driving a 79 spit
>Dennis, Cathy and Caitlin McAllister
>8060 High Road
>Hereford, AZ 85615
>520-378-0713
>

I'll put down $20 on the wheel bearings please. It'll be them.


Jeff.A



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