Noises...

[JAMES.COLTON@uboc.com]

I know we've talked about rattles before, but I thought I would reopen the
discussion and address the specific squeaks that I'm having.

First - My sunroof is a mess.  It makes a ton of noise from several of its
various parts.  The predominant rattle sounds like a tinny, metal-on-metal,
noise maker that goes off over the slightest bump.  The dealers have all
punted by responding with the now famous "could not reproduce" line.  Have
you guys had any experience with this?  Better yet, has anyone actually had
the problem fixed?

Second - I know we've talked about this one, but, even after using the
couple of suggestions thrown out in this group, I still have a rattle that
comes from somewhere in the rear of the car.  It happens most often when the
car is cold and I'm making a turn of some kind.  I'm thinking rear suspension
- - any other ideas?

Third - I occasionally get a humming from the rear of the car that is pretty
loud and definetly not right.  I'm thinking internal fuel pump... Anyone else
heard this one?  It seems to come and go based on fuel quality, if that makes
any sense...

And Finally - This isn't a noise, but my fuel gauge is intermitently (sp?)
on the fritz.  It will indicate low or empty even though the tank is full
(for example).  Often when this happens, the gauge will creep up to halfway
from empty during the course of my drive.  Any ideas or similar experiences?

Sorry to vent my problems - I'm hoping to hear that others share my pain...
:-)

- - JC