Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 13:56:30 -0400 From: "Tex" <texnospamm101.org> Subject: Re: New 93:So how is it? --- door rattles fix
"Shane Almeida" <almeida.spam.is.evilnospam.is.evil.mindless.com> wrote in message news:TNidne-HkJsgrCffRVn-pgnospamast.com... > Thanks, Tex. Let us know if you try those fixes. When I installed my > trailer hitch, I discovered lots of very flimsy plastic clips that break > way too easily. Based on that experience, I'm a little hestitant to > follow instructions that include warnings like "It will come off with a > bit of a bang!" Went well. Only had time to do two doors this weekend (i want to do the rear doors next weekend). I added another pic to the instructions to make it more obvious. I had misunderstoood the directions (for panel removal) on the first door and ended up breaking the two plastic parts holding in the door pulls (no biggie as the door handle still holds sturdy, at least for now). In any event, the door pull handle actually pops off fairly easily (at least easier than what was described as a "bang"). I just used a small screwdriver to gently unsnap the plastic. Once off, just unscrew the torx screws hidden deep within the sockets. I'm still evaluating the actual effect on the door rattles, but sofar so good. see: http://tools.longbowcg.com/saab9-3ss/buzzfix I also added a pic of the foam i used. I used a ridged urethane foam (1/2" to 3/4" thick). Makes for a snug fit when refitting the panel. - tex