MG B : Noise on rear axle

- H
- Henry Cornil
  
  Contact options for registered users
posted
20 years ago

Sun, Jul 20, 2003 9:10 AM

Hello,

My 1972 MG B GT has a problem on the rear axle : when accelerating, I get a "clang" sound like if somethimg was loose.

The differential is probably OK because there is no particular noise when cruising. The primary axle is OK too. I beleive the connection between the rear axle and the differential is worn.

Is this usual? If so, can I assume that I should simply change the axle (hoping that it wears out faster than the differential)?

Thanks for any advice on this kind of problem. Excuse my poor knowledge in technical English.

-- Henry Cornil le Verger Bucquigny

74250 Viuz-en-Sallaz fixe +33 450 36 35 42

- A
- AWM
  
  Contact options for registered users
Vote on answer
posted
20 years ago

Sun, Jul 20, 2003 4:57 PM

(1) Check the propshaft flange bolts are tight. (2) Check propshaft universal joints for wear. (3) Check spring U bolts are tight and axke is properly located on the spring. (4) Check damper and anti roll bar links for exccessive waer. (5) Examine springs for broken leaves

- O
- ops
  
  Contact options for registered users
Vote on answer
posted
20 years ago

Mon, Jul 21, 2003 10:38 AM

And check the sliding yoke at the front of the shaft

and make sure if you have wire wheels they are tight and full of grease.

But my prognosis is that the Uni joints need replacement - dry broken rollers etc. in which the noise will travel through the tail shaft giving a tinny crunching noise when fully loaded on acceleration.

rm