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Hatch rattle fix?
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:48 pm
by ChickenPinz
My roof hatch has developed a rattle at the hinge at speeds over 50MPH. I've confirmed this is the rattle site, and it largely seems to be due to some play in the hinge pin. It goes away with some upward pressure from inside and the noise can be replicated when stopped.
I can imagine several possible solutions, but I'm wondering: Has anyone else faced and fixed this issue, and want to share their fix?
Better to build on the success of others when possible.
Re: Hatch rattle fix?
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:31 pm
by whitesik
I had a similar rattle but found it was due to an old stretched out rubber strap. The new one was about 2 inches shorter and after install, fixed the rattle.
Re: Hatch rattle fix?
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:12 pm
by ChickenPinz
Mine has a nice new strap, and the rattle's confirmed in the hinge area. I see springs in my future....
Thanks.
Re: Hatch rattle fix?
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 5:46 pm
by Mr Zero
ChickenPinz wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:48 pm
My roof hatch has developed a rattle at the hinge at speeds over 50MPH. I've confirmed this is the rattle site, and it largely seems to be due to some play in the hinge pin. It goes away with some upward pressure from inside and the noise can be replicated when stopped.
I can imagine several possible solutions, but I'm wondering: Has anyone else faced and fixed this issue, and want to share their fix?
Better to build on the success of others when possible.
I've done the following which has addressed both the small bit of play in the hinge as well as some air entry (whistling) at highway speeds:
- Replaced the rubber retaining strap with a velcro strap that allows for tightening to your determination
- Added weather strip on the inside of the hatch that meets the lip of the port in the roof and take's up any gap that may be allowed by the play in the hinge
- Added pinch weld bulb weather seal to the outter lip of the hatch to prevent lift forces at highway speeds
There has been zero rattling, whistling, etc. since I've made these modifications.
Re: Hatch rattle fix?
Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 10:53 pm
by ChickenPinz
The weatherstripping idea is a good one as the normal seal is a pretty high durometer.
Re: Hatch rattle fix?
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:16 am
by ChickenPinz
ChickenPinz wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:48 pm
My roof hatch has developed a rattle at the hinge at speeds over 50MPH. I've confirmed this is the rattle site, and it largely seems to be due to some play in the hinge pin. It goes away with some upward pressure from inside and the noise can be replicated when stopped.
I can imagine several possible solutions, but I'm wondering: Has anyone else faced and fixed this issue, and want to share their fix?
Better to build on the success of others when possible.
Upon further inspection, the hinge pin is adjustable to set the vertical position. Loosen two 13mm head bolts, press down, tighten, fixed.