Hi guys
I have a '59 1.4 GP with 23k miles and recently had the front 2 tyres changed (last week)
It appears to be since then, but I've noticed like a rumbling sound, like a flat tyre noise coming from the back. I stopped the car when I heard it, got out and checked the tyres and they were all fine. However, today someone was in the car and said what's that noise? They suggested it might be the suspension/shock absorbers
Also, thinking back. I've noticed in the last few weeks, that when I get in my car (parked on a slight gradient) I take the handbrake off, then my foot off the footbrake to roll back a bit so I can pull out (without hitting my sister's car) and even though it's downhill, it wouldn't move at all. I put the handbrake on again, then took it off. I pressed the foot brake a few times - nothing.
It's only when I slowly released the clutch it made a clunk noise and then started to roll, so it seems like something was seizing up? Any ideas what it could be? I know a mechanic who is very trust worthy, so will probably just take it to him, but would like to have any idea of what it could be, and if it's still okay to keep driving it this week?
Thanks
I have a '59 1.4 GP with 23k miles and recently had the front 2 tyres changed (last week)
It appears to be since then, but I've noticed like a rumbling sound, like a flat tyre noise coming from the back. I stopped the car when I heard it, got out and checked the tyres and they were all fine. However, today someone was in the car and said what's that noise? They suggested it might be the suspension/shock absorbers
Also, thinking back. I've noticed in the last few weeks, that when I get in my car (parked on a slight gradient) I take the handbrake off, then my foot off the footbrake to roll back a bit so I can pull out (without hitting my sister's car) and even though it's downhill, it wouldn't move at all. I put the handbrake on again, then took it off. I pressed the foot brake a few times - nothing.
It's only when I slowly released the clutch it made a clunk noise and then started to roll, so it seems like something was seizing up? Any ideas what it could be? I know a mechanic who is very trust worthy, so will probably just take it to him, but would like to have any idea of what it could be, and if it's still okay to keep driving it this week?
Thanks