bangs and rattles

briggie · 17-10-2010, 08:45

i have " aquired " a few bangs and rattles on sally , one is the rear door , upon investigation ( limited obviously ) it seems the rear door will move when closed and locked , ive had a peek in the manual , but cant understand " striking mechanism adjust " or the other thingie , which one adjusts it ? and which way ?? , also my rear seat rattles , again ive tried to have a peek , but cant see what is rattling , suggestions everyone ?

thanking you in advance

pete ( briggie )

Deleted account DD · 17-10-2010, 10:02

Ive always find if you suspect a door hinge or latch to be only very slightly out of line or worn so you cant see it but allowing a rattle (which come on dead easily) Get a grease gun and pump some grease in. Even if it doesnt cure it it should change the note and then you'll know if youre in the right area

The other consideration is wiring and associated what have you. Have you changed or moved any lately? a few wires even foam wrapped can make ridiculously loud and annoying noises if theyve worked or been left loose behind a panel

Looks like sundays taken care of

clivvy · 17-10-2010, 10:07

if the door hinges are the problem, then you have to grease them or replace them i believe. as for the locking mechanism, i believe it has two screws holding it in, loosen those and pull the lock clamp thing forward and tighten...perhaps? thats what i did on my old mazda 323 anyway...

as for the seats...like daved says, grease them, becausei bet they are already tight...!

jims-terrano · 17-10-2010, 10:20

What I would call the striker is on the door apperture not the door. Usually those adjust, it'll probably want moving in towards the inside of the car and then retightening. Also grab your spare wheel and check it's not loose. The jack can also cause noises if not nipped up in it's little brackets.

If all else fails me you and clivvy can meet up one weekend and we'll sort all three trucks in one go

Jim

Deleted account DD · 17-10-2010, 10:21

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

If all else fails me you and clivvy can meet up one weekend and we'll sort all three trucks in one go

Jim

Sounds like a challenge

jims-terrano · 17-10-2010, 10:22

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Originally Posted by daved

Sounds like a challenge

Well Dave several cups of tea and a bit of banter things are a lot easier to fix.

Jim

briggie · 17-10-2010, 20:56

im certain i heard a noise while you where towing , or was that clivvy and jim screaming ?

clivvy · 17-10-2010, 20:57

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Originally Posted by briggie

im certain i heard a noise while you where towing , or was that clivvy and jim screaming ?

yeah right....!

briggie · 17-10-2010, 21:00

or ....... that winker ( deliberate missprint ) that chopped him up might have scratched his paintwork with the air turbulance

jims-terrano · 17-10-2010, 21:33

Well I just cleaned the seats of my truck today

Then gave it a polish

Jim

larson · 17-10-2010, 21:38

mines not had any polish yet and i have only washed it twice since june

welding to do first

jims-terrano · 17-10-2010, 21:41

Martin, I'm a great fire watcher if you need a hand

Jim

larson · 17-10-2010, 21:46

well jim i might take you up on that when i get my finger out and we could do your welding at the same time. im sure you had something still to do at the back

BigBlack · 17-10-2010, 21:58

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Well I just cleaned the seats of my truck today

17-10-2010, 08:45	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	bangs and rattles i have " aquired " a few bangs and rattles on sally , one is the rear door , upon investigation ( limited obviously ) it seems the rear door will move when closed and locked , ive had a peek in the manual , but cant understand " striking mechanism adjust " or the other thingie , which one adjusts it ? and which way ?? , also my rear seat rattles , again ive tried to have a peek , but cant see what is rattling , suggestions everyone ? thanking you in advance pete ( briggie )

17-10-2010, 10:02	#2
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Ive always find if you suspect a door hinge or latch to be only very slightly out of line or worn so you cant see it but allowing a rattle (which come on dead easily) Get a grease gun and pump some grease in. Even if it doesnt cure it it should change the note and then you'll know if youre in the right area The other consideration is wiring and associated what have you. Have you changed or moved any lately? a few wires even foam wrapped can make ridiculously loud and annoying noises if theyve worked or been left loose behind a panel Looks like sundays taken care of

17-10-2010, 10:07	#3
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	if the door hinges are the problem, then you have to grease them or replace them i believe. as for the locking mechanism, i believe it has two screws holding it in, loosen those and pull the lock clamp thing forward and tighten...perhaps? thats what i did on my old mazda 323 anyway... as for the seats...like daved says, grease them, becausei bet they are already tight...!

17-10-2010, 10:20	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	What I would call the striker is on the door apperture not the door. Usually those adjust, it'll probably want moving in towards the inside of the car and then retightening. Also grab your spare wheel and check it's not loose. The jack can also cause noises if not nipped up in it's little brackets. If all else fails me you and clivvy can meet up one weekend and we'll sort all three trucks in one go Jim

17-10-2010, 20:56	#7
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	im certain i heard a noise while you where towing , or was that clivvy and jim screaming ?

17-10-2010, 21:00	#9
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	or ....... that winker ( deliberate missprint ) that chopped him up might have scratched his paintwork with the air turbulance

17-10-2010, 21:33	#10
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well I just cleaned the seats of my truck today Then gave it a polish Jim

17-10-2010, 21:38	#11
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	mines not had any polish yet and i have only washed it twice since june welding to do first

17-10-2010, 21:41	#12
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Martin, I'm a great fire watcher if you need a hand Jim

17-10-2010, 21:46	#13
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	well jim i might take you up on that when i get my finger out and we could do your welding at the same time. im sure you had something still to do at the back