Well I have been using my GT6 as a daily driver for a bit too long it
seems.
This week I am getting intermittent noise from the rear end. It only last
for a few seconds, but when there is sounds bad.
The sound is like a bunch of square ball bearings in the hub. A definite
rumble with a definite feeling in the seat of the pants to go with it.
Very clear. I think that the car is actually being slowed down by the
manifestation. But... the sound only last for a few seconds every few
miles, and usually at low speed. (I did hear, and feel, it once today at
about 40 mph.)
I have examined the RotoFlex, and the U joints on the axles. Nothing
apparent. The left rear wheel has a bit of play when jacked up and push
from side to side.
What do you all think the best place to start my search?
The sound is such that I have to cease driving. I am fearful that perhaps
one of the outer journals is spinning, doing damage to the adjacent metal.
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A related issue: What is the typical lifetime of RotoFlex units? Say in
total miles of vigorous driving with 87 hp.
Tom Howard
'72 GT6 (and a good bit of USA iron)
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