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1979 Jaguar XJS Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Brakes, Differential.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on February 23, 2013

Jaguar XJS Noise Problem

I have a lot of noise coming from the rear end sounds like a vibrating ,rubbing noise could it be the brakes? it gets worse as I take corners faster. the rear differentialrecently loosened but I tightened it . it mounts with four wired bolts. could it be wheel bearings, drive shafts spindles?
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Replied on February 23, 2013

Check tail shaft and 1/2 shafts for wear start here.

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