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Ok, will do but assume it's still going to need another box ?

Ok guys, looks like i'm swapping the box then

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated

Hi

I've driven the car again this morning and it transpires that the noise is only when in 1st or reverse. In second gear it's trouble free. Feels like it's coming from the rear towards the axle

Any ideas ?

Thanks Richard

Will try that tomorrow

The noise can be described like something tapping the propshaft as it spins, tap , tap , tap.

I guess the best way to check would be to support the rear axle and drive through the gears while the rear wheels are off the ground ?

Hi

Yes, but not managed to try 3rd and 4th due to driveway not long enough. Also does it in reverse

Hello

Yes, goes into all gears and wheel nuts all tight with brakes nice and free. Does feel like prop but can't see anything obvious underneath

Hi

Thanks for the reply.

It only does the tapping when in gear and driving forward or in reverse. The tapping gets faster the quicker the car moves and stops when the car stops

Hi All I wonder if anyone can shed a light on the following issue please ? I have a 57 which has been off the road for some time. Its running ok but when you put her into gear and drive, there is tapping noise from the underside as if the prop is hitting something while it rotates. This noise doesnt...