1st jobs

[rdg496]

So having driven the car for the week glad to report all is well, surprised at how light the steering is not just on the move but stationary too.
So cabin rattles:
Replace window felts and check inside door panels.
Replace and install door strap reinforcement kit......doors swing open freely so straps need to be replaced and after searching the web makes sense to fit the reinforcement kit.
Steering wheel squeaking/rubbing.....to investigate.
Make and fit 2 new rear seat leather retaining straps.

Cavity wax and general rust proofing will be something im keen to address too......will apply some cavity wax to the bottom of the doors once the door cards are off to get me started.

Any pointers advice on any of the above most welcome.

Cheers

[deano]

Maybe have a look at my post on bilt Hamber cavity wax:
https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewt ... er#p623147

What car is it?

[rdg496]

1969 911t......I did a short introduction earlier in the week.

I have used Bilt Hamber products before on my Alfa and Lancia, great stuff and very local to me.

I will check out the link, many thanks.

Cheers

[911hillclimber]

Squeeeeky wheel.
That will be the stalk cover needing some tlc, take it off and see the witness marks, scrape and add a smear of grease to the area for good measure. Mine did it 30 odd years ago, still good.

[hot66]

Door rattle could be the door pocket hinges loose ?

[rdg496]

Will have a look at the indicator stalks thanks.

Door hinge pockets are partly to blame but the noise I think is more attributable to something heavier, felt channel guides worn or perhaps something loose inside the door.

Will get the door cards off and investigate.

Cheers

[deano]

If you haven't done it already, a lot of these types of rattles can be found while driving by applying pressure to the different suspect parts like door glass, door pockets etc. Unless there is something loose or out of place inside the door, you might not have to remove the door panel to find the rattle (you might have to to fix it though). You should be able to get your arm inside the door to check for loose bits, without removing anything, by releasing and folding back the large door pocket (release the spring/hook and slacken the bungie cord). Hope this makes sense.

[rdg496]

Yup makes sense.......I do have to take the door cards off to install new check straps.

Another question, the reinforcement kit is for 1970 onwards and the door stay is different on the 1969 models. Has anyone needed to/or has installed something to reinforce pre 1970 doors ?