Re: Annoying Rattle

[ANDREW_ATWELL@HP-PaloAlto-om20.om.hp.com]

     I think I have the same rattle that you are discribing and I don't 
     think that we are alone.  My plan this week is to go over the whole 
     rear end with a grease gun and a can of WD40.  I have a feeling it is 
     the strut bearing, so I will make sure that it is tight (it's come 
     loose before).  Have you changed your suspension?
        I'm curious to hear how you like the exhaust and if it gives you 
     any gains.  I have the Q-chip and have been very happy with it.  Which 
     motor ECU do you have?  The serial number should have two letters 
     following it.  What are the letters?  To get rid of the wax I would 
     try a firm but soft brush to scrub it out.
     andy


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Subject: Annoying Rattle
Author:  Non-HP-jchulani (jchulani@eecs.uic.edu) at HP-PaloAlto,mimegw6
Date:    6/30/97 2:57 PM


     
Whats up everyone!  I'm writing because I'm on a hunt for this annoying 
rattle that comes from the back of my car.  It's audible when I hit larger 
bumps and it sounds like a large metal thing hitting the frame of the car. 
I was thinking that it could be the rear shock on the passenger side.  Is 
there anything back there that loosed up due to the harsh Chicago Roads? 
So far I checked the spare tire, tire tools, license plate frame, and lock 
mechanism for the gas cap.  They all seem secure.
     
It's week 3 for this rattle now and I'm determined to find it.  Otherwise 
my GLX is running great!  I'm waiting for my Autotech Exhaust to come in 
this week and I'll be ordering a chip after that.  Anything better than a 
Q-Chip at this time?
     
PS: I waxed my car this weekend with Meguire's paste wax.  The car is as 
shiny as it was when I first drove it.  However I got some wax on the 
sideskirts and I'm trying to figure out ways to get rid of it.  Does 
anyone any suggestions?
     
     
- --Jay
96 Windsor Blue GLX