[TR] what's that noise? update

Dixie4 dixie4.wales at virgin.net
Wed Oct 29 19:52:50 MDT 2014


Peter,
When thinking of buying a TR6 a number of years ago I took along a TR 
specialist. One of the tests he carried out on the road test was to drive at 
very slow speed in a tight circle on full lock, both left and right.
Apparently this test would show up worn driveshafts. I am sorry, I forget 
what kind of noise he was listening for.
Perhaps this may help isolate your problem.

Regards,

Adrian
TR4A CT64306 O
Wales UK
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Arakelian" <peterara at msn.com>
To: "Listers" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:32 PM
Subject: [TR] what's that noise? update


>   Want to thank all for input.
>
> I had some say it was brake noise:  I checked brakes all looks well.  When 
> I
> backed the front pads off the and flicked the metal shims it was a noise 
> of
> similar tone, but all looked and functioned well.
>
> Some said rear hubs:  I jacked up the rear end pulled & pushed, wobbled
> vertically & horizontally - no play.
>
> Some said u-joints - here it got interesting.  One of the rare noises it 
> makes
> sometimes when it does make its tinny sound is a slight bump or knock.  It 
> has
> also made the tinny sound most often when I pull into my driveway over the
> bump in transition from street to driveway.  I do this at an angle, 
> slowly.
> As the right rear wheels come up over the bump - noise.  So I will inspect
> u-joints next.
>
> Keep all advised.
>
> Again thanks to all, if anyone thinks of more, please don't hesitate...
>
> Peter Arakelian - '71 TR6, Daily Driver
>
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