[T3] Noise Diagnosis

[rsrobinson@geocities.com]

Hey everyone,

I have this strange intermittant clicking (clacking?) noise which 
appears to be coming from the rear left wheel of my 1970 Notch. I 
apologise in advance for my inability to describe the noise but 
that's what it sounds like to me. It varies from a faint click to a loud 
CLaCK! which increases in frequency with speed. (It's only been 
doing it for about 3km - haven't driven the Notch since it sent me 
into a mad panic just that far from home last week! I'm sure you'll 
sympathise! ;-)  . It's not a constant noise and only happens when 
in gear: R, 1, 2, perhaps 3, (can't get it in 4th around town much). I 
can sit the car in neutral and rev til the cows come home and it 
runs perfect. Rolling in neutral is fine so I'm guessing it's 
associated with the load from acceleration when in gear.

Does anyone know what a failing shock or shagged cv might sound 
like? Am I right on the track here? I haven't lifted that car other than 
to test play in the wheel which seemed fine.

Thanks

Stu "No it's not a Volvo" 

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