164 POS rattle :)

["AlfaBill LLC /alfabill.com" <mail@domain.elided>]

>My 1992 Alfa POS, er, 164L has an annoying rattle that I've been unable to
>track down.  It *sounds* like it's in the passenger compartment, coming
>from the left rear, and is rather unmuffled-sounding.  Happens all the time
>when traversing any sort of bump in the road.  My mechanic couldn't find it
>either, despite riding in the back set, riding hanging out the back door,
>and riding in the trunk.  Says we may have to disassemble the rear
>suspension to see what it might be.  Before we go that route, might you
>have any ideas?
>
>
>Dave Pratt
>Dedham, MA

Check your rear control arms. The bushing at the body connection will 
rattle when shot. It will "knock and rattle" where the metal arm touches 
the mount. E-mail me if you need help.... ;)

Bill Harkell
AlfaBill LLC
Tampa Florida USA
http://alfabill.com
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