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keithglos · 23-11-2006

Originally Posted by jonwood79

I'm thinking of arming myself with silicone spray,

I wiped it on with a finger, very little, around the surface of the sealing rubber attached to the back door (sometimes known as tailgate etc.), particularly where it touches. It has been OK for several weeks.

I also put a bit on the top edge of the plastic window surround which touches the rear of the roof panel as the rear door is opened.
This touches because the rear door hinges are not correctly designed. If you watch carefully when you open it, you will see it move forwards about 1 cm before the top edge rises.

23-11-2006	#39 (Post Link)
keithglos AO Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,480 Member car: FIAT Croma Prestigio 2.4	Re: Definitive GT tailgate rattle fix from ALFA Originally Posted by jonwood79 I'm thinking of arming myself with silicone spray, I wiped it on with a finger, very little, around the surface of the sealing rubber attached to the back door (sometimes known as tailgate etc.), particularly where it touches. It has been OK for several weeks. I also put a bit on the top edge of the plastic window surround which touches the rear of the roof panel as the rear door is opened. This touches because the rear door hinges are not correctly designed. If you watch carefully when you open it, you will see it move forwards about 1 cm before the top edge rises.