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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 03:39 PM
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does anyone else have the problem of the handle of the hatch latch (where the roof locks down) rattles loudly going over bumps.

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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 03:40 PM
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Default Re: hatch latch rattles annoyingly (C4Fetish)

does anyone else have the problem of the handle of the hatch latch (where the roof locks down) rattles loudly going over bumps.

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Mine did until the latch itself broke I have a new pieces there now.. no rattle
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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 03:42 PM
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Default Re: hatch latch rattles annoyingly (-=Jeff=-)

wow thats amazing, you posted like a minute after i started this thread........wish it was always like that.

where did you get the parts and how much did they cost?
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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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Mine broke like 3 or 4 years ago.. I cannot remember.. you might want to give Jeff Kopp a call 1-800-728-8267..

I think I bought mine through Ecklers or Mid Am.. at the time
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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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Just out of curiosity, i have the same problem, does your glass rub on the fiberglass?
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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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Default Re: hatch latch rattles annoyingly (Kale)

Just out of curiosity, i have the same problem, does your glass rub on the fiberglass?
I dont think you have the same problem as me.....i stupidly entitled my post hatch latch.....but i really meant top latch rattles. :confused:
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