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I've got the dreaded rattle coming from the rear hatch. I have tried to adjust my pins but they seem rusted stuck. I was thinking that maybe I can replace the rubber that runs round the rim of the hatch on the body of the car. Has anyone done this, and is it my best option and a likely cure?
 
New pins arent dear from your OPC. Id try those first and then the seal (which is minty, although there are alternatives).

Simon
 
I just couldn't move the pins on one of my 944's a few years back. I ended up spacing the receiving catch out a little in order to tighten it up [&:]

Well it worked ! [:D]
 
Phil,
I have just fitted new pins, cleaned and derusted the latches and fitted a new seal. This was not because of rattles but because the hatch was getting difficult to open.
I purchased the pins from an independent supplier because the originals were very worn and rusty, as were the latches. Everything was well stuck with rust but normal rust cleaning sprays allowed me to dismantle everything.
I sourced a set of latches via e-bay for pence and after cleaning both sets got one working set out of the four. Cleaning and greasing worked wonders.
The new seal came from an independent and only took a few minutes to fit. However the seal is a standard profile so you should be able to get one from a good trim specialist or kit car supplier even cheaper.

I also cleaned and lubricated all the rubber seals around the pins and latches and made certain that the dran pipes were clear.

Mine now works as it should.

Mike

White 2.7 automatic
 
I recently replaced both hatch pins and lock mechs with new items.

Cost was about £95 all in from Frazer part.

Not a rattle or a squeek[:D][:D][:D]

Been trying to adjust hatch pins etc for years, but changing lock mech biggest difference.

Now also opens and raises when pushing electric release which is very satisfying

Cheers

lee
 
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