 Hatch Squeaking CONSTANTLY!, Driving me insane. |
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 Aug 11, 2006 - 11:32 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
Well I've tried to fix this by tightening everything down and making sure the hatch isnt twisted or anything, but it just wont stop. My hatch rattles all the freakin time. I dont have subs or anything and never have. But with my stiff ride due to many suspension upgrades the latch just sqeaks on every single bump in the road. And there is alot of bumps in the road. If anyone has any suggestions, im open.
-------------------- Teh Celica sleeps for Winter '06. Suspension overhaul begins........
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Aug 11, 2006 - 2:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
There are 2 rubber bump stops on the back of the hatch...take the ones off that are bolted to the hatch and put a metal washer behind them and put them back on...should fill in some gap and put pressure on the hatch when its closed. Might have to try different thickness washers or a few to get it right.
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Aug 11, 2006 - 3:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(bufferdan @ Aug 11, 2006 - 12:09 PM) [snapback]467908[/snapback] There are 2 rubber bump stops on the back of the hatch...take the ones off that are bolted to the hatch and put a metal washer behind them and put them back on...should fill in some gap and put pressure on the hatch when its closed. Might have to try different thickness washers or a few to get it right. x2 |
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Aug 12, 2006 - 2:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
it worked. wow, that was easy.
-------------------- Teh Celica sleeps for Winter '06. Suspension overhaul begins........
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Aug 12, 2006 - 6:51 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
hrmmm...imma have to try that as well!
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Aug 14, 2006 - 9:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '05 From Wpg, MB. Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
What spot exactly are you describing? The lifter end that has the inner metallic shaft? Or the thicker outter end? A pic of where to add the washers would be great.
 QUOTE(bufferdan @ Aug 11, 2006 - 2:09 PM) [snapback]467908[/snapback] There are 2 rubber bump stops on the back of the hatch...take the ones off that are bolted to the hatch and put a metal washer behind them and put them back on...should fill in some gap and put pressure on the hatch when its closed. Might have to try different thickness washers or a few to get it right. |
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Aug 14, 2006 - 10:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE(presure2 @ Aug 12, 2006 - 6:51 AM) [snapback]468139[/snapback] hrmmm...imma have to try that as well! same here! -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Aug 15, 2006 - 6:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '05 From Wpg, MB. Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Just did it today. Took off the screws and popped 3 washers (1/4" sized) in. One in each of the screw holes and one in the centre plastic nub part. Tried to have a stack of 2 instead of just 1, but it's too troublesome to the 2nd set in place while screwing it in.
O ya.. if any of you are going to try it, be careful after removing the screws.. the gas strut popped fully when I was getting it out, and since one end was still attached, it came outside the trench and scratched the side of my car on its way down  Hopefully one set of washers will do the trick.. will update after I test it out this week. QUOTE(bufferdan @ Aug 11, 2006 - 2:09 PM) [snapback]467908[/snapback] There are 2 rubber bump stops on the back of the hatch...take the ones off that are bolted to the hatch and put a metal washer behind them and put them back on...should fill in some gap and put pressure on the hatch when its closed. Might have to try different thickness washers or a few to get it right. uh oh.. I just read this a few more times and wondered if I added the washers to the rigth place... lol... the more I read it, the most it seems I did it wrong. |
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Aug 15, 2006 - 11:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
maybe a few pics for clarity? i have the same problem, dunno if its from suspension or subs... just bothers me when i dont have the subs on though
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Aug 15, 2006 - 11:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE(bufferdan @ Aug 11, 2006 - 2:09 PM) [snapback]467908[/snapback] There are 2 rubber bump stops on the back of the hatch...take the ones off that are bolted to the hatch and put a metal washer behind them and put them back on...should fill in some gap and put pressure on the hatch when its closed. Might have to try different thickness washers or a few to get it right.  i'm assuming you mean these bump stops right? i'm guessing these are the only ones on the hatch anyway... -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Aug 16, 2006 - 8:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(azian_advanced @ Aug 16, 2006 - 4:32 AM) [snapback]469476[/snapback] QUOTE(bufferdan @ Aug 11, 2006 - 2:09 PM) [snapback]467908[/snapback] There are 2 rubber bump stops on the back of the hatch...take the ones off that are bolted to the hatch and put a metal washer behind them and put them back on...should fill in some gap and put pressure on the hatch when its closed. Might have to try different thickness washers or a few to get it right. i'm assuming you mean these bump stops right? i'm guessing these are the only ones on the hatch anyway... Yes...those are the ones to add washers underneith. If you add too much the hatch wont want to "lock down" so just mess around till you get the mounts pressing up against each other tight enough to stop the hatch from banging around -------------------- |
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Aug 16, 2006 - 10:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
Wow, I need to try this too!
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Sep 19, 2006 - 3:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 18, '06 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
very kewl idea!!
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