Re: Common rattles

2006-07-25 Thread sinclair
again, they had both been dented on the nose as well ! Mark Sinclair -- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:05:37 +1000 From: "craig davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Common rattles Hello Howard I don't know i

Re: Common rattles

2006-07-25 Thread Spitfire
Yes - I had that type of looseness. The spacers were just not there anymore. So what I did was use a piece of old hose from the emissions canister, slice it longitudinally (sp?), stuffed it in the bolt hole of the hinge and pounded the bolt back in. works like a dream. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wro

Re: Common rattles

2006-07-25 Thread craig davis
g the front of the bonnet on either side and try to move it up and down. If you feel any slop then check the spacers. Regards Craig Davis - Original Message - From: "The Family Jefferson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Spitfire'" Sent: Tuesday, July

Re: Common rattles

2006-07-24 Thread Doug Braun
Over the years, I have gotten rid of most of my car's rattles, but there are still a couple I can't track down. There is no silver bullet; you just take the time to investigate them one after another. Keep in mind that there are two situations that can cause a squeak: 1: Two parts are supposed

Common rattles

2006-07-24 Thread The Family Jefferson
Hello all, I have a 1975 Spitfire 1500 which I bought in May. I am slowly bringing its material condition up to speed. However, I have a bunch of rattles through out the car. I have found some in and under the bonnet, yet they are some still there. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank yo