Don Scott writes:
>There is a rumbling noise coming from the rear end (or driveshaft?),
>especially on deceleration. At first I thought it was tire noise, but
since
>it seems worse on deceleration, it would seem like it's something more
>serious. Has anyone run across such a noise? If I have 3rd member
>problems: does someone somewhere rebuild them? Or are wheel bearings a
more
>likely suspect? Can failing driveshafts cause rumblings on these cars?
>Thanks to anyone that can help!
>Don Scott
Don, have you checked your trailing arm bushings lately? If they are
really
knackered they could allow the rear axle to rotate too much and on decell
the drive shaft may be hitting the bump stop.
BTW there is a TR8 list and you can subscribe somehow. Simply send
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Lots of TR7 and 8 stuff there.
Dave Massey
57 TR3
71 TR6
80 TR8
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