RRChris
Well-Known Member
I have a 71 satellite and have been chasing a knock / rattle coming from the front. For a while I was convinced it was the front end. But everything has been replaced - the front end is tight.
The back if the bonnet (hood) seems to move around a bit and this is when the noise occurs. When the bonnet is shut the back sits even with the fenders. When it is open the hinges feel tight. When closing it near the end of travel some unevenness can be felt.
Is it possible that in the closed position, with the hinge geometry and different spring tension, that the hinge assembly can display some looseness causing a rattle / knock that can be heard in the passenger compartment?
The back if the bonnet (hood) seems to move around a bit and this is when the noise occurs. When the bonnet is shut the back sits even with the fenders. When it is open the hinges feel tight. When closing it near the end of travel some unevenness can be felt.
Is it possible that in the closed position, with the hinge geometry and different spring tension, that the hinge assembly can display some looseness causing a rattle / knock that can be heard in the passenger compartment?