Upper tailgate latch bump-stop.....

[ianst0028]

I've looked at mine and i have 2 bump stops on the outer edge of the tailgate on the body so the tailgate sits on them
should there be 2 more on the tailgate latch ??

[grumpywurzel]

yes mate, one either side of the lock, I have only got the one. If Cotswold's don't come through muggins will be off to B&Q for some bodging materials! After 3 yrs I have had enough of the rattle!

[ianst0028]

i think i have just figured out the annoying rattle in the back 

now to stop the annoying squeaking in the passenger seat  >:D >:D

[grumpywurzel]

[quote="ianst0028"]
i think i have just figured out the annoying rattle in the back 

now to stop the annoying squeaking in the passenger seat  >:D >:D
[/quote]

Haha yeah it's been driving me nuts, just hope it's what is causing the rattle.

As for your other issue, there is a solution but it's a tad more expensive

[Ryoken]

been out , had a look on mine , ive not got any of these on wonder why it was rattling

[grumpywurzel]

Changed mine, £30 for the pair and the annoying rattle is still there (and no the Mrs was indoors at the time  )

Back to the drawing board, strip out everything from the boot and see what happens (when I can be bothered that is!)

[Colin]

I  found one of the bolts that holds down the air compressor had came slack , i think that made a difference when tightened

[graemeX5]

Hi

I also had a slight rattle so replace with OEM BMW parts (at tradeprices via my mate) and he fitted them and never had a rattle after that, but it's worth checking when you close the boot it then pulls the boot tight ensuring no rattle.

Graeme

[grumpywurzel]

[quote="graemeX5"]
Hi

I also had a slight rattle so replace with OEM BMW parts (at tradeprices via my mate) and he fitted them and never had a rattle after that, but it's worth checking when you close the boot it then pulls the boot tight ensuring no rattle.

Graeme
[/quote]

Got mine from Cotswold BMW the new ones are a bit longer but checked and the door closes correctly. Wonder if the chimp at Halfords who fitted my battery replaced everything.....

[Colin]

Graeme  if i were you i think i would be having a look  for peace of mind if nothing else

[Ryoken]

you know these little plastic thingies  the original poster bought from whickes,  i bought the same , bloody boot wont close
are they supposed to be a rubber type or hard plastic if there hard  there too deep  might have to grind a bit off

[x5dom]

BMW part no. for these bump stops is 51 24 7141879 ... with VAT come to £14.17 each

Ridiculous really, but there you go