[Healeys] Dash Area Noise

[Bob Spidell]

Earl,

Is this Moss# 858-385 (#44 on page 118 of the latest catalog0? You're 
describing the problem I have.

Bob

On 7/17/2019 11:22 PM, Earl Kagna wrote:
> Roger:
> This reminds me of a similar situation that I had many years ago on my 
> BJ8 – a ‘thunk’ sound from the left side of the dash area (or so I 
> thought) on certain bumps but not others. Drove me nuts trying to find 
> it - literally for years.  Finally found it when the car was torn down 
> in conjunction with the total restoration.
> There are 2 plates – one on each side of the car – called wing support 
> brackets in the body manual (plate BC 2) - that tie the assembled wing 
> / shroud flange to the top of the inner wheel arch.  The manual is not 
> very clear on this thing.
> When dismantling this part of the body, we found the pair of bolt / 
> nut assemblies totally missing and clear evidence that this was the 
> source of the ‘thunk’.  But it sure sounded like it was coming from 
> the dash or bonnet.
> Your problem just might be that these bolts are there but loose, which 
> could conceivably cause a creak type of sound that seems to be from 
> the dash area.  Try pressing down on the right side fender / shroud 
> close to the centre of the wheel cut out and maybe fore and aft a bit 
> to see if you can produce a similar sound.  The bad news is that these 
> things are a real pain to get to on an assembled car – they are almost 
> impossible to see, let alone service as they are up high and behind 
> the air hoses on both sides, and can’t be accessed from the wheel arch 
> because of the inner fender position.
> If all else fails, it’s worth a try.  Let us know.
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BJ8, BT7 tri-carb
> *From:* Roger Grace <mailto:roggrace at telus.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 17, 2019 6:20 PM
> *To:* mailto:healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Dash Area Noise
> 67 BJ8
> Am about fit to be tied !
> Have been struggling with a new intermittant noise for about a month now.
> Seems to eminate in the dash area above left side of glove box,
> A creak rather than a clunk.
> So what have I done.
> Tightened everything in that area - starter mounts, clecked bell 
> housing, checked brake booster mounts, jammed the air vents solid, 
> removed center console and still no improvement.Tightened windshield 
> side mounts doors checked.
> Was convinced was something to do with the heater controls - spent 
> most of one weekend removing and replacing it more securely (what a 
> pia job !).
> The noise is not tied to road or engine speed, but worse when going 
> over uneven surface, even very slowly. Also thought was worse after 
> car was warm so switched heater valve off.
> Thought had breakthrough as got a lot better with top up that pointed 
> to windshield mounts. But no after a few days back as before. Actually 
> sounds like expansion type noise.
> It even occasionally does one or 2 creaks when car stops.
> In last 2 years had windshield replaced so wonder if could be a 
> problem there ?
> Cannot recreate the noise with all manner of pushing and pulling of 
> dash or glovebox or airvents and windshield in that area.
> Tried jacking the rear end up in case was chassis but no change,
> What is maddening is that there are times when for aboiut 20 mins of 
> driving it is gone....
> Ideas please !
> rg.
>
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