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Yeah, trim generally squeaks when cold, rattles when warm...

Posted by: BillK on 2004-02-20 16:42:07
Account #: 8890

In Reply to: Oh, only in the 50s, not warm enough for every piece of trim above and behind to start creaking. posted by christopherjs on 2004-02-20 15:33:35

Around 45°F seems to be the sweet spot; colder and things tighten up and squeak, warmer and they expand and rattle.

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AGGGGG apearance of warm weather rattles.... - BluHeaven 2004-02-20 15:21:08 (205 views)

Re: AGGGGG apearance of warm weather rattles.... - mobsTTa 2004-02-21 04:21:38 (89 views)

Move up here, nothing ever rattles - AkRascal 2004-02-20 17:41:30 (73 views)

Cover the noise with increased Bose volume. - CWK_Marin 2004-02-20 15:47:54 (77 views)

Then she'll really be disappointed in the car. - John P. (TT 225) 2004-02-20 16:11:50 (54 views)

Oh, only in the 50s, not warm enough for every piece of trim above and behind to start creaking. - christopherjs 2004-02-20 15:33:35 (66 views)

Yeah, trim generally squeaks when cold, rattles when warm... - BillK 2004-02-20 16:42:07 (80 views)

It only gets worse girlfriend. - John P. (TT 225) 2004-02-20 15:31:03 (59 views)

lol... don't tell me that! - BluHeaven 2004-02-20 15:31:42 (59 views)

Jam some paper in between the cluster and where it meets the lower - John P. (TT 225) 2004-02-20 15:32:52 (98 views)

Also, drive with your hand on - John P. (TT 225) 2004-02-20 15:34:42 (106 views)

where to apply the felt on the ashtray? - BluHeaven 2004-02-20 15:51:35 (81 views)

It comes from the very top of the unit where it touches the inner dash. - John P. (TT 225) 2004-02-20 16:11:03 (48 views)

Any idea where to get "black felt tape"? I've been using friction tape, but I think felt would work - christopherjs 2004-02-20 15:34:42 (104 views)

You can use the Fuzzy side of Velcro.... - TTschwing 2004-02-20 15:41:45 (62 views)

The Home Depot might have it. Auto Parts stores? - John P. (TT 225) 2004-02-20 15:38:20 (58 views)

I've been looking around, just thought you might know of a place that would have it. - christopherjs 2004-02-20 15:45:16 (62 views)

I got mine from Hobby lobby! try any craft store - BluHeaven 2004-02-20 15:49:09 (407 views)

Oh a craft store, why didn't I think of that! :o) Thanks - christopherjs 2004-02-20 20:39:49 (59 views)

Exactly! I must have gone through three or four sheets myself... - BillK 2004-02-20 16:39:46 (74 views)

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