Seamus Moran Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Can anyone out there shed some light on this? My '60 Invicta has recently developed a chirping type squeak somewhere in the driveline. The frequency suggests that it's not at the wheels but in the torque tube or even the back of the trans.It occurs intermittantly and increases in pitch with acceleration, but is also present on decceleration with my foot off the gas. It sounds like something needs a lube, but I can't trace exactly where it's coming from. I've had the back wheels off the ground with it in drive and it doesn't make the noise until the parkbrake is applied a little (in order to create a bit of load) but even then it's impossible to pin down. The trans fluid is at the right level and looks and smells good. I've never owned a car with a torque tube before and don't know how to go about checking the UJs. Hopefully the problem is minor, but I would like to get it sorted, so any advice would be gratefully received.Thanks. Seamus in UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'm no expert but it sounds similar to a problem that I once had with a pinion bearing once in the differential of a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Sure wish there was an easy answer for this, then I could find the same noise in my 56.Here' are a few things to check, although there may be big differences in our cars:1) Motor mounts2) transmission mount3) parking brake cable There may be a grommet that the cable passes through on the torque tube that is worn out. Other things may be outer wheel bearings, or loose brake shoe material, or rusted and broken lip on the rear brake drums.Partial engagement of the parking pawl. Dry splines on the drive shaft. There really is no end.Do you have a manual? If so see if there is an adjustment to the transmission linkage for the parking pawl. That made a big difference in my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 You might try posting this on the Buick forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Yes, and you might also post this at www.buick-59.com.One of the members there had the same noise when he acquired his '59 Electra 4-door hardtop. He figured out what caused it. I don't recall the answer, but it was something minor. At any rate, lots of knowledgeable folks there about the '59/'60 Buicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It sounds like something needs a lube, but I can't trace exactly where it's coming from. I've had the back wheels off the ground with it in drive and it doesn't make the noise until the parkbrake is applied a little (in order to create a bit of load) but even then it's impossible to pin down. </div></div>Have you tried to trace this noise down with a mechanic's stethoscope? I find that these things are worth their weight in gold for problems like this. $1.99 mechanic's stethoscope @ Harbor Freight.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I would check the universal joint. I know is is not easy, but it sounds to me like one of the U-joint bearings is dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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