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General => The garage => Topic started by: Bounty` on 16 April 2009, 12:21

Title: MK2 16v Rattle
Post by: Bounty` on 16 April 2009, 12:21

Just a quick question....I've got a ratlle coming from a heatshield on my centre box (i think its the centre box) at about 3000rpm, which is really getting on my tits now  :rolleyes:

Its one of those horrible little 'washers' with splits cut into it that grips a 'pin' that has come loose...is it ok to just take that heatshield off? If not anyone know where i can get a new washer or have any suggestions as to how i can secure it and stop the rattle?

any help appreciated  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK2 16v Rattle
Post by: rubjonny on 16 April 2009, 12:30

I used a nut and washer on one of the rear ones, did the trick

Title: Re: MK2 16v Rattle
Post by: Bounty` on 16 April 2009, 12:43

only problem being that the 'pin' the goes through the washer is more like a nail nad has no thread....so would be wuote tricky to secure with a nut?

Title: Re: MK2 16v Rattle
Post by: rubjonny on 16 April 2009, 15:07

iirc the one at the back was the same, i pushed hard on the nut and it cut its own thread :)

Title: Re: MK2 16v Rattle
Post by: Bounty` on 16 April 2009, 16:28

I might try that tonight then mate...thanks!!

Title: Re: MK2 16v Rattle
Post by: Ticalion on 29 April 2009, 15:36

Those washers are available from VW, slightly different design but only cost a few pence.