The TRUTH ABOUT MOTORS

NZ Truth, Issue 1200, 29 November 1928, Page 19

The TRUTH ABOUT MOTORS

Some of the Annoying Noises About A Car

Most of the noises which are so annoying to the driver of a car are difficult to trace, but an hour or two spent m eliminating them is worthwhile.

MYSTERIOUS body squeaks quite often come from the floor-boards, and it is always worth while trying a smear of graphite grease on these, where they are supported. Bonnets are well-known as a source of squeaks, besides rattling, but attention is seldom given to the spring bonnet' clips. These should receive an occasional drop of oil so that they will not squeak when, the bonnet moron and lifts them eliffhtly. Bonnet rattling can . be . reduced m many cases by fitting small rubber buffers, obtainable at an ironmonger's, to the sides of the bonnet so that the clips press, against them when fastened.. ■.' ■. Curious noises are produced by a speedometer cable which, needs oiling.

Cable noise is usually accompanied by unsteady speed readings. • Loose engine holding-down bolts, or loose radiator, cause mysterious thumps and rattles, while somewhat similar noises may come from a loose bumper or spare wheel bracket. Every few months the bolts holding the. body down to the frame must be tightened, and all screws, nuts, and bolts about the body and guards should be tightened. Some parts of a car are noisy only at one special speed. An example of this is the. revolving grip on the handle of a certain small : car, which emits a loud jangle at a certain engine speed. The remedy is to slip a piece of rubber hose over the grip. This not only, silences it, but provides greater comfort for the hand. ' ■■'■'■