Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca wrote:
>
> Now that we have isolated the bonnet support rattle on the TR-6, I would
> like to throw out for discussion / resolution rattles on GT-6s, mine in
> particular. I hear rattles from the front of the car and a clunk noise
> from the area of the rear suspension. In front, I am assuming the bonnet
> support rod is a major cause of rattles. There appears to be excessive
> radial clearance in the hole on the inner fender where the support rod
> attaches. Have any of you Spit / GT owners improved this condition? Other
> bonnet induced rattles and places to look? I have the alignment pins
> (bonnet to cowl) adjusted for no up/down free play when bonnet is latched.
Does your bonnet "rattle" when you go over a bump? When I had my Spitfire,
it had a sort of metal "slap" that was being caused by the bonnet height being
set incorrectly (too low); going over bumps caused contact between the front
of the bonnet and bumper, as I recall. Worn paint in the contact area is
evidence of the problem.
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Martin Secrest
73 GT6
72 TR6
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