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Re: Rattle

To: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>,
Subject: Re: Rattle
From: "Keith Pennell" <pennell@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 20:03:00 -0400
Bob,

Loosen the 4(?) bolts and nust holding the windshield support to the scuttle
on that side.  Push the top of the windshield forward a wee bit, just enough
to stop the rattle, maybe 1/16 to 1/8 at the top.  Retighten all nuts and
check.

Keith Pennell


> Having reduced the rattles overall on my BJ8 I noticed one of the
> remaining rattles comes from the windshield vent windows (think
> that's what they're called) knocking against the windshield pillar.
> They're bolted-in properly, it just seems that they don't seat firmly
> against the pillar.  Also, the correct seals--rubber and otherwise--are
> in place.  It may be there is just too much flex on the window glass
> channel for it to seat firmly against the pillar with the door closed, or
> the fact the vent structure is just sheet metal-screwed into the door
> (if I recall).
>
> Anyone else noticed this?  Anyone have a fix?
>
> TIA,
>
>
> bs





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