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Screaming noise
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:34 pm
by Bernard
Recently bought a MM series 2 1961
All is fine driving up to 30mphm all is quiet. Close to 40mph the car starts to whine and reaches a scream when approaches 50mph.
I cant figure out if it is the diff, gearbox or engine.
Would gladly appreciate any comment before i dive under the.
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:09 pm
by lambrettalad
1)take the fan belt off ,does it still scream?
2) and /or run up to speed and turn engine off and coast
be safe .............
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:37 am
by bmcecosse
And urgently check the oil levels in the gearbox (engine oil) and rear axle (EP90)..........
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:40 am
by Bazzalucas
I am assuming this is a "mechanical" scream? My driver's door window seals (or more accurately, lack thereof) make a very high-pitched shriek above 50mph. Is it possible that it has aerodynamic origins?
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:49 am
by wickermonkey
Maybe its the missus trying to tell you your going to fast!
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:51 pm
by Bernard
Thanks so much for all the help and the Minor Maniac go to top of class, it was oil in gearbox, well the lack of it
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:05 pm
by bmcecosse
Oh dear - that won't have done it any good.........
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:45 pm
by Bernard
bmcecosse wrote:Oh dear - that won't have done it any good.........
Ouch just got the car but it appears to have escaped death, but i am not too happy as it was services prior to taking ownership.
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:50 pm
by ampwhu
leak
Re: Screaming noise
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:37 am
by bmcecosse
'Serviced' - aye right....by whom???
