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MG MGF Technical - Dash Rattle Driving Me Mad!!!

Hi Guys,

how do I stop this dash rattling that I keep hearing, so far I have just turned up the radio, but don't know how long I can keep this up for!!!!!

Regards,
Mike Gibson
Mike Gibson

find out where it is coming from, and then put lots of felt between the bits.

Will
Will Munns

Will,

I think that it's coming from the flap under the sterio, you know the sunglaces holder part.

I don't suppose that you are local to Hampshire are you?

Regards,
MG
Mike Gibson

i too have a dash rattle although its doesn't come from the stereo area. it is definately from behid or above the glove box. As i am a simpleton (mechanically speaking) i too have adopted the stereo volume approach oh well.
n stretton

As the temperatire gets colder (air temp, not oil temp), I notice a whole host of intermittent rattles appearing, mainly form the cenrte console and associated "bits". I too adopt the volume approach. I might however, as suggested, place a couple of felt pads where the plactic is rubbing together. Or I may invest in the imminent filter and exhaust upgrade I have been promising myself, I'm sure this would drown out a few noises!

Rog.
Roger

Where might one get self adhesive felt pads from chaps?
Rob Bell

DIY stores such as Homebase look for furniture protectors or draft stoppers.

Ted
Ted Newman

Will check that out, thanks Ted. But isn't this the same stuff that degrades into a nasty powder after a couple of years or so?
Rob Bell

Not had that problem Rob.

But on my bike where all the 'tupperware' rubs against itself I use self adhesive rubber strip that I got from a car DIY - think it was Halfords - about 1.25 inches wide and and 0.25 inches thick and after more than three years and exposed to the elements it is still doing its job.

Ted
Ted Newman

Woolworth sell packs of felt pads
Put soft kitchen paper UNDER the ashtray holder - mine used to rattle
GJ

Another great product is Teflon spray. I used it both on the dash of the Audi and the MG and it works fine to remedy the squeaks ! Everywhere where you suspect two materials to rub against eachother, you spray the teflon onto it; let it dry a little bit and clean the rest off.

Available at any DIY (at least here in Belgium)
Ivan

This thread was discussed between 07/11/2002 and 08/11/2002

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