Right, Hawk FIA, 302, T5, MGB rear axle, side pipes.
The car has done 420 miles from new (although 10 yrs old)
I’m getting a drivetrain noise that is worse on moderate acceleration but I’ve realised I can still hear it at tickover.
I thought originally it was axle related but that’s been taken out, checked and refitted and it’s still there. As far as I can tell, the axle/prop shaft isn’t rubbing on anything. The prop isn’t rubbing on the bodywork where it goes through the tunnel. I’m now leaning towards gearbox issues. I’m going to remove the tunnel next and drive the car to see if I can locate the noise. Any ideas?
Simon
Drivetrain noise
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Drivetrain noise
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Re: Drivetrain noise
Clutch release bearing? Does the noise go away when you depress the clutch pedal slightly?
Cheers, Clive.
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Re: Drivetrain noise
Hi Clive,
No it doesn’t. I can sit also with the clutch depressed and run it through all the gears also. No increase/decrease in the noise. I’m going to check the exhausts as well tomorrow.
Simon
No it doesn’t. I can sit also with the clutch depressed and run it through all the gears also. No increase/decrease in the noise. I’m going to check the exhausts as well tomorrow.
Simon
TR6 (V8) Hawk 289 FIA (V8) Doing my bit for global warming.
Re: Drivetrain noise
are you sure it's drivetrain, especially if there on tickover presumably out of gear? is it speed related if you freewheel car? or could it be water pump or belts given limited usage? belts can be quietened temporarily by dose of talcolm powder as a test
bets of luck Stuart
bets of luck Stuart
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Re: Drivetrain noise
Certainly doesn’t seem to be coming from the front of the car nor be engine related. It’s in/ under the cockpit/ rear area. No carpets so whatever it is is certainly being amplified.
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Re: Drivetrain noise
check handbrake not seized and/or cables aren't rubbing against anything?
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Re: Drivetrain noise
Yep, everything working and free in that department....
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Re: Drivetrain noise
Could you describe the noise? A hum, a rumble, a squeek, a drone, a knock? Does it increase with road speed or engine speed or when cornering?
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Re: Drivetrain noise
I’m going to go out in the car today with a GoPro. Will post a link when I’ve uploaded it.
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Re: Drivetrain noise
Is the noise high pitched?
I had a horrible screechy noise that was intermittent, but steadily getting worse.I worried about drive train, clutch, alt belt slipping etc.
Turned out it was a loose bolt on the headers/sidepipe fixing - easy fix.
I had a horrible screechy noise that was intermittent, but steadily getting worse.I worried about drive train, clutch, alt belt slipping etc.
Turned out it was a loose bolt on the headers/sidepipe fixing - easy fix.