Definitive GT tailgate rattle fix from ALFA

O dear, sounds like it wasn't touched Mike.

To be honest, the job on the sheet 427 posted up would take some time to complete (if done properly and carefully).

Is there any signs of an attempt at a fix in and around the bootlid?

Bombarded the rear of my GT with WD40 "Silicon" spray this weekend. Didn't hold out much hope that it'd work, but left it overnight to dry, and the drive to work and back today was completely quiet.

Strikes me there's a lot of plastic in the boot area where other manufacturers would use rubber or even carpet-covered material. Alfa cuts corners with build quality in the boot area IMO

Give some silcone a go, Mike, in all the areas where there's any movement between materials. Might help

I did some further tests tonight - took the parcel shelf out and no difference. I stood behind the car and started tapping the top of the hatch and it rattled straight away. It was worse on the right side than the left. So the actual tailgate is not settling flush when shut and therefore bounching as it goes over the uneven roads. Alfa are clueless at times !

So it's off backin and this time i'll hold the mechanics hand and show him what the problem is caused by. I'm certain my rattle has nothing to do with the documented fix on this thread and more to do with catch and tailgate allignment :-(

[quote=mikeyw]assuming I get the doc by then !!QUOTE]

This bit...........

Sounded like you were ****ed at me for not reacting to your request with the speed that you wanted.

Punctuation is a powerful thing.

It's all your fault it's not been fixed as well...

Any other rattlers out there ?

I did mention this before, but did you try removing one or both of the spring-loaded bump stops either side of the catch? These can get noisy.

427SCR, I see your tailgate saga has made it into this months AROC magazine with pics and all.

I'm sure the butcher who carried out the work is cringing in a corner somewhere.

Years later...:

427, is it still possible to get a copy of your boot rattle PM?
stefan.bodetoft@yahoo.com is my address.

Thanx!

my noise is like a rattling not a squeeking... I have my GT booked in later this month at Lombarda for them to give it a shot. I called alfa UK about it is it is just out of warranty and they are very kindly sending me £150 of vouchers to use toward the work. Hopefully Lombarda will be able to sort it - at least they acknowledge that there is a problem with the tailgate unlike other garages and Alfa UK!

After lurching around my car, while wife driving, I found out my rattle comes from somewhere between the front seats. Maybe the "gear shift is lose" (or something, a mechanic friend used these words in the same sentence).

Going to garage along with 1. MCSF false alarm, 2. wind noise from window, 3. "weeeeee-o-weeeeee"-sound from back wheels when turning, 4. some lose plastic. 1 year old car... Moments I hate Alfa, but at least it may be true that the boot rattle is solved in the 2007!

Hi all.. My turn for a gripe!

I picked up my 07 plate Blackline last Friday (25th July). Discovered a rattle from the rear on the Saturday
Seems there are still plenty of rattles even in newer cars..

427scr - Permission to PM you?
I would like a copy of your (holy grail) worksheet please. Trying not to jump to conclusions - Although it's hard not to assume the worst. (My initial response to the noise "Oh god, my GT's got the notorious 'boot rattle'")

Anything I can check in order to rule out possible causes of the problem?

Thanks