[Healeys] Rattling noise on hard acceleration

[Patrick Yoas]

I had bad U-joints do the same noise and it was when I took them out and
popped off the caps did I see what appeared to be "twisted grooves". It was
particulary noticeable when I had two adults and two kids in the car. The
extra weight resulted in extra torque needed for acceleration. Don't ask me
how I determined to look at the U-joints...I can';t remember because I killed
that brain cell several years ago with beer!
Patrick
 

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Hi Peter,
            I have  had universal joints give exactly the symptoms you
describe.To test,disconnect  prop shaft to make sure they are not seized and
look for tell tale red rust dust  in uj.
                                                                           
Regards
                                                                           
           Barrie from England