VespaGTS Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 So I pulled apart the panels to get to where the passenger side bolts how the hinge for the folding rear seat in my wagon. I was sure it was a loose bolt or something that I could tighten down and stop the rattle. It is actually the metal bar that goes through the hole in the hinge that is the cause of the rattle. The tolerance was most likely tighter 140k ago and now must be ovalized a bit and causes a rattle on every bump. Has anyone figured out a solution to this issue other than welding the damn thing in place, which I do not want to do and lose function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Could try packing some grease in that hole to see if it brings the noise down a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Stick a piece of cardboard in there to act as a cushion...? Or some foam... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 I applied some electrical tape to the post where the seat locks into place and it helped a little but not much. I will dig into it this weekend. I might add a couple of washers to the mounting points for the hinge to flex it ever so slightly in hopes that it will side load the pivot some and stop the rattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashwinearl Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 linerless mastic tape is thicker than electrical tape and might provide a little cushion on the post instead of basic electrical tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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