Hello Howard
I don't know if this holds true for the 1500 but, on the MKIII, the hinges
should have a tubular spacer inside. this fits around the bolt.
If it is the wrong diameter [too loose] or too short, the bonnet will rattle
and vibrate at the front even at idle.
You can check by holding the front of the bonnet on either side and try to
move it up and down.
If you feel any slop then check the spacers.
Regards
Craig Davis
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Family Jefferson" <pnhnt@insight.rr.com>
To: "'Spitfire'" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 7:27 AM
Subject: Common rattles
> Hello all,
>
> I have a 1975 Spitfire 1500 which I bought in May. I am slowly bringing
its
> material condition up to speed.
>
> However, I have a bunch of rattles through out the car. I have found some
in
> and under the bonnet, yet they are some still there.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions?
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