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R50/53 door ellipse rattle

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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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I apologise if this has been covered in any of the previous rattle threads.

I had the internal door rattle and took it in to be fixed and in completely dissappeared. It was great...

Now, I noticed that the top portion of the ellipse on the door buzzes. In the past three months, I've tried several things. Most recently, I stuck a 1/2" section of wiper blade to act as a shim between the door panel and elipse to temporarily stop it. I'm not one to complain, but it is getting to me. Once I notice it, that's all I hear (over the radio)!

Any ideas how to fix it? How can I remove the ellipse? or tighten it so it is tight against the door panel (there is currently a small gap)? Add a gasket? Anything? Or is it just going to get looser/louder each time the door comes apart? Is this something I can fix so I don't have to bug the guys at the dealer?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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I had the same problem to. I gave it a good wack and it has not done it since. Might work for you to.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 02:22 AM
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I have the same problem-both doors.
Jim
 
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