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atg
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Date registered: Nov 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55, 1985 300tdt
Posts: 129
| front end body squeak
I have a squeak somewhere forward of the windscreen that is pretty loud. Happens when going over small bumps. I think it may be the hood. What is the proper way to adjust the rubber stoppers and hood latch? I will put some paste on there but perhaps the rubber stoppers should not touch the body at all when the hood is closed? Would be nice to de-squeak it as it is the only squeak now. Thanks.
Edited by atg 6/17/2015 5:13 PM
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G-AMG
G-Class DIY Host
Date registered: May 2006
Location: South Texas
Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350
| Re: front end body squeak
I actually use the "Vlad's WunderLube" on the Rubber Stoppers.
If you want to "adjust" the bumpers? Simply Unscrew the Locking Nut (10 mm?), set to your liking, then Re-Tighten the lock-nut. |
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BlueG
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Date registered: Aug 2009
Location: DC
Vehicle(s): 2003 G500
Posts: 714
| Re: front end body squeak
I've used Vaseline, Lubriplate, and PB Blaster Corrosion Stop on a multitude of squeaks. None of them have disappointed or required reapplication. Just really depends on what you find most appropriate to use on the materials that are squeaking. Oh and of course spray lithium grease on some door parts. |
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atg
Veteran
Date registered: Nov 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55, 1985 300tdt
Posts: 129
| Re: front end body squeak
Thanks for the replies. I should probably rephrase the question.
1. Does anyone else's hood squeak when they go over bumps?
2. Should the rubber stoppers be held in firm contact with the body by the latch after closing the hood, or should they have space beneath them? The latter would prevent the hood from contacting the body when closing the hood, but allow the hood to be supported by the hinge springs only with the latch holding it down (thereby preventing the rubber from squeaking where it contacts the body).
I already backed the stoppers out so they will contact the body, but perhaps this was not the recommended adjustment. Thanks. |
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greynolds
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Date registered: Jul 2013
Location: Billerica, MA USA
Vehicle(s): 2017 G63 (Obsidian Black / Titanium Grey Pearl)
Posts: 39
| Re: front end body squeak
atg - 6/18/2015 6:25 PM
Thanks for the replies. I should probably rephrase the question.
1. Does anyone else's hood squeak when they go over bumps?
2. Should the rubber stoppers be held in firm contact with the body by the latch after closing the hood, or should they have space beneath them? The latter would prevent the hood from contacting the body when closing the hood, but allow the hood to be supported by the hinge springs only with the latch holding it down (thereby preventing the rubber from squeaking where it contacts the body).
I already backed the stoppers out so they will contact the body, but perhaps this was not the recommended adjustment. Thanks.
Yes, I seem to have the same squeak coming from the hood. I'm currently on a trip with it in Newfoundland and the squeak started a few days ago. I had assumed it was something in the suspension, but your post prompted me to investigate. I can make the noise happen by pushing down on either side of the bull bar. If I pop open the hood, the noise goes away. Now that I know where the noise is coming from, I'm just going to live with it until I get home and let the dealer fix it (I've got a 2014 G550, so it should be covered under warranty). |
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512bbi
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Date registered: Jan 2007
Location: North western US and Europe
Vehicle(s): 05G55kge,Range rover classic,clk55amg,ML 430
Posts: 1313
| RE: front end body squeak
I have been through the same experience and thought of all mentioned here.
As it turned out is the latch of the hood.
Just clean it up and lubricate it as you do the door latches.
I never had to do anything to my doors but I have to lubricate the one for the hood every year as it seems it will get ,dirt ,sand or what ever much easier than the doors.
The door latches do squeak by times but before I get a chance to lube them they quit on their own but not the hood!
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thebigblue
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| RE: front end body squeak
Interesting - I will need to have a look at mine also - I was pretty sure it was the front left coil-spring squeaking at me ..... |
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Mikeruzek
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Date registered: Mar 2013
Location: Park City, UT
Vehicle(s): 2005 G500, 2006 R500 (wife), Turner Sultan 29er
Posts: 9
| Re: front end body squeak
Lube your hood latches, had the same issue and resolved. |
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atg
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Date registered: Nov 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55, 1985 300tdt
Posts: 129
| Re: front end body squeak
Perfect. I had not checked the latch so I will put some paste on it. Thanks. |
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512bbi
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Date registered: Jan 2007
Location: North western US and Europe
Vehicle(s): 05G55kge,Range rover classic,clk55amg,ML 430
Posts: 1313
| RE: front end body squeak
I remember it would drive me nuts as I had found that while it was happening on the trail going slow I would pull the hood latch release and it would stop.
Funny part it took a while to figure out it was not the spring or hood stops but just the hinge
Clean and lube and good for another few months.
Never stays on with the doors if not lubed but it will never go away on the hood if not lubed
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Inkblotz
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo
Posts: 3186
| Re: front end body squeak
atg - 6/18/2015 6:25 PM
2. Should the rubber stoppers be held in firm contact with the body by the latch after closing the hood, or should they have space beneath them? The latter would prevent the hood from contacting the body when closing the hood, but allow the hood to be supported by the hinge springs only with the latch holding it down (thereby preventing the rubber from squeaking where it contacts the body).
Yes the rubber stoppers should rest firmly on the body. This keeps the hood from seesawing back and forth. Once the hood is closed you should not be able to push down much on either side. |
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512bbi
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Date registered: Jan 2007
Location: North western US and Europe
Vehicle(s): 05G55kge,Range rover classic,clk55amg,ML 430
Posts: 1313
| RE: front end body squeak
I even replaced the G55k rubber stops with G500 ones which are better and had the hood tight like a drum.
When the hinge gets dirty it will be doing that annoying squeak no matter what
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