Forte vs Vtr??

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Mansfield/Nottinghamshire Posts: 586 Austin Mini Mayfair Saxo VTR Punto MK2B Sporting
    #1
    Hey Guys I own a MkII Vtr and I never realised how much it rattled!!

    I've just driven a measly flat arch forte and I can't tell you how much I preffered it! Not power wise but quality wise. It was so sturdy and everything worked perfectly.

    Now I want to start tackling my rattle's which I didn't realise I had untill I drove this forte. So question is;

    What are the areas to look out for when tackling loose parts and rattles?
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Ilkeston Derby Posts: 3697 Red Mk1 R Silver Mk2 S & Mk2 Seat Leon.
    #2
    Check the following ;

    * Exhaust rubbers, if their to loose it makes your exhaust rattle like mad.
    * Heatshield
    * Boot lock, tighten it up
    * Roof skin
    * Gear stick
    * Dashboard
    * if your car is de-wipered, sometimes the remaining cables rattle inside the bootlid
    And
    * Parcelshelf.
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  3. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 exeter, devon Posts: 1224 Clio 172
    #3
    grab handles above the doors often rattle. as do the door cards
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Mansfield/Nottinghamshire Posts: 586 Austin Mini Mayfair Saxo VTR Punto MK2B Sporting
    #4
    The door cards rattle like crazy. I've just been in the car poking and prodding everything to see if it squeaks. Majority of it seems to be the doors. Also the gear stick is quite loose. Anyway of tightening it / fixing it etc?
  5. Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3
    #5
    My boot lock squeaks has can this be solved lol its very tight aswell!
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Ilkeston Derby Posts: 3697 Red Mk1 R Silver Mk2 S & Mk2 Seat Leon.
    #6
    Could be any of the following mate ;
    Ball detent, Selector rods, Roll pin or even your linkages mate.
    My advice if your unsure what they are ^^ take it to a garage and tell them to look at it.
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #7
    Strip out the interior 1 sure fire way of removing rattles.


    Steve.
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2010 Moke's Master!!! Posts: 3434 Ibiza Formula Sport Yammy yzf r6
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gibbo-Vtr View Post
    Check the following ;

    * Exhaust rubbers, if their to loose it makes your exhaust rattle like mad.
    * Heatshield
    * Boot lock, tighten it up
    * Roof skin
    * Gear stick
    * Dashboard
    * if your car is de-wipered, sometimes the remaining cables rattle inside the bootlid
    And
    * Parcelshelf.
    Thats a very DickSound list dude
    but on another note what he said
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Ilkeston Derby Posts: 3697 Red Mk1 R Silver Mk2 S & Mk2 Seat Leon.
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Juggyluggs View Post
    Thats a very DickSound list dude
    but on another note what he said
    You liked that didn't you ,

    DickSound <Brothaa
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320
    #10
    which nut is it that tightens the boot lock.... I get a very annoying rattle from the back myself, Almost as if the boot is moving a few mm on a rattly road. Would it be the lock ?
  11. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #11
    just enjoy the car as it is lol ofcourse its going to rattle, just get used to it.
  12. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LSOfreak View Post
    just enjoy the car as it is lol ofcourse its going to rattle, just get used to it.
    Or turn the music up a notch

    I had many, many rattles.

    I soon discovered removing the majority of the interior works wonders