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

Deleted account DD · 17-10-2010, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

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

Jim

Good scheme

solarman216 · 17-10-2010, 10:43

I will have a look on Monday, Rick

stevecrm · 17-10-2010, 12:06

everything bangs and rattles on mine....I just turn the radio up

Seriously though, I really need to start sorting some of the rattles out on mine as they are becoming really annoying now

clivvy · 17-10-2010, 15:46

sounds like a National Meet up is in order to sort out everyones bangs and rattles lol!

no seriously, Jims idea of a little meet up is a good one, armed with some tools and ideas im sure we could all benefit from a few niggles worked out!

Deleted account DD · 17-10-2010, 15:49

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Originally Posted by stevecrm

everything bangs and rattles on mine....I just turn the radio up

wasnt a new radio the standard ford ohc fix too a few years back

extreme-4x4 · 17-10-2010, 15:56

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Originally Posted by daved

wasnt a new radio the standard ford ohc fix too a few years back

long before my time daved, so have absolutely no idea what you mean... im guessing something to do with the spoke wheels ????

pmsl

Deleted account DD · 17-10-2010, 16:18

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Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

long before my time daved, so have absolutely no idea what you mean... im guessing something to do with the spoke wheels ????

pmsl

you saying Im old ?

I cant remember which engine it was but im sure it was one in cortinas where the cam wore quickly (like the mkI cavs & asconas) and it was tat much of a chew to deal with the an easier fix was a louder radio

kbekl · 17-10-2010, 17:23

well i need a few bangs and rattles sorted as well lol + i need to look at my hubs as i only run on 2wd even in 4l lol

clivvy · 17-10-2010, 17:46

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Originally Posted by kbekl

well i need a few bangs and rattles sorted as well lol + i need to look at my hubs as i only run on 2wd even in 4l lol

there you go, see, checking and hopefully fixing the hubs is an "on the drive" job!

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, 10:43	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	I will have a look on Monday, Rick

17-10-2010, 12:06	#9
stevecrm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: south yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan Terrano Posts: 310	everything bangs and rattles on mine....I just turn the radio up Seriously though, I really need to start sorting some of the rattles out on mine as they are becoming really annoying now

17-10-2010, 15:46	#10
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	sounds like a National Meet up is in order to sort out everyones bangs and rattles lol! no seriously, Jims idea of a little meet up is a good one, armed with some tools and ideas im sure we could all benefit from a few niggles worked out!

17-10-2010, 17:23	#14
kbekl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB GLX Posts: 1,519	well i need a few bangs and rattles sorted as well lol + i need to look at my hubs as i only run on 2wd even in 4l lol