Creaking sound from RH Passenger side solved! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Devery · 11-15-2009, 09:55 AM

Thanks to the M1R for helping me solve this annoying noise. Last night I came home from a long 12-hour shift at work and decided to look at the area pointed out in previous posts. Although I couldn't tell anything was wrong visually, I decided to go ahead and jam a washer in the seam between the top of the RH fenderwell and the rear seat support bracketry (despiration had set in). During the drive to work this morning, I was amazed that a 10 cent washer fixed that annoying azz creaking/cracking sound. I would like to know if there's a way to permanently fix this defect. From previous reading it's blamed on a spot weld that I can't even see. I'm considering just leaving the washer jammed in there and seal the seam area with some sort of rtv or foam filler. Thoughts?

shane361 · 11-15-2009, 10:42 AM

Makes sense....I bought my Mach and when installing 4.10 gears I noticed halved hose pieces stuffed here and there..lol. Glad to hear your issue is history

blown03Mach1 · 11-15-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Devery

Thanks to the M1R for helping me solve this annoying noise. Last night I came home from a long 12-hour shift at work and decided to look at the area pointed out in previous posts. Although I couldn't tell anything was wrong visually, I decided to go ahead and jam a washer in the seam between the top of the RH fenderwell and the rear seat support bracketry (despiration had set in). During the drive to work this morning, I was amazed that a 10 cent washer fixed that annoying azz creaking/cracking sound. I would like to know if there's a way to permanently fix this defect. From previous reading it's blamed on a spot weld that I can't even see. I'm considering just leaving the washer jammed in there and seal the seam area with some sort of rtv or foam filler. Thoughts?

I don't think that foam will hold. You can always run a weld along the seam instead of the spot weld.

Devery · 11-15-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blown03Mach1

I don't think that foam will hold. You can always run a weld along the seam instead of the spot weld.

I was thinking of that spray foam stuff that's used to fill crevices/voids (used in construction) or rtv to keep the washer secured. Guess that I'll also be paying a visit to my local welding shop to see what they can do for a permanent repair. I'm just sooo glad to have this noise gone!!!

Parker · 11-20-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Devery

I was thinking of that spray foam stuff that's used to fill crevices/voids (used in construction) or rtv to keep the washer secured. Guess that I'll also be paying a visit to my local welding shop to see what they can do for a permanent repair. I'm just sooo glad to have this noise gone!!!

You could use some JB Weld.

E-MACH · 11-22-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Devery

Thanks to the M1R for helping me solve this annoying noise. Last night I came home from a long 12-hour shift at work and decided to look at the area pointed out in previous posts. Although I couldn't tell anything was wrong visually, I decided to go ahead and jam a washer in the seam between the top of the RH fenderwell and the rear seat support bracketry (despiration had set in). During the drive to work this morning, I was amazed that a 10 cent washer fixed that annoying azz creaking/cracking sound. I would like to know if there's a way to permanently fix this defect. From previous reading it's blamed on a spot weld that I can't even see. I'm considering just leaving the washer jammed in there and seal the seam area with some sort of rtv or foam filler. Thoughts?

Is this the thump/clunk sound that comes and goes... sounds like it's coming out of the trunk area? Where did you put that washer? Appreciate a pic or connection to one. Thanks!

Devery · 11-22-2009, 09:23 PM

Yup, I jammed a washer in between the seam pointed out in this pic posted by another MACh 1 member. I would never have believed that annoying noise would have gone away with a washer, but it did! I didn't realize how annoying it was until it was gone.

Bwahl602 · 11-26-2009, 02:55 PM

i have that noise now on the drivers side... the cars getting put away soon and ill be doing quite a bit of welding and adding washers back there...

thanks for the info dude.,.. this saves me a lot of investigating this winter

highfigh · 11-27-2009, 10:27 AM

Yea, had the same annoying squeak. I just bent the metal up a little bit and that took care of the creak.

mach1 03 · 11-27-2009, 01:34 PM

I love this site! I had the same problem for a year and finally did a search and found a possible solution, taking a rubber mallet to it. After a few taps no more noise!

Fire Dude · 12-03-2009, 03:42 PM

YES! My thanks also. I just pulled the trim and the carpet away a few inches, stuck a big knife in the area, gave it a reef.
Went for a drive, no more creaking. 3 minute job.

01TruBluGT · 12-03-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Devery

Yup, I jammed a washer in between the seam pointed out in this pic posted by another MACh 1 member. I would never have believed that annoying noise would have gone away with a washer, but it did! I didn't realize how annoying it was until it was gone.

hey do you have a bigger version of that pic, really can't see where the arrow is pointing.

11-15-2009, 09:55 AM	#1
Devery Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cabot, Arkansas Posts: 539	Creaking sound from RH Passenger side solved! Thanks to the M1R for helping me solve this annoying noise. Last night I came home from a long 12-hour shift at work and decided to look at the area pointed out in previous posts. Although I couldn't tell anything was wrong visually, I decided to go ahead and jam a washer in the seam between the top of the RH fenderwell and the rear seat support bracketry (despiration had set in). During the drive to work this morning, I was amazed that a 10 cent washer fixed that annoying azz creaking/cracking sound. I would like to know if there's a way to permanently fix this defect. From previous reading it's blamed on a spot weld that I can't even see. I'm considering just leaving the washer jammed in there and seal the seam area with some sort of rtv or foam filler. Thoughts? __________________ *2003 Oxford White 5 Speed MACh 1* - 15% Window Tint - MGW Silver Radio, A/C Knobs - MRT Interceptor Guages - Black Antenna (Trimmed Down to 14") - Cobra Jet Shaker Scoop/SVT Emblems - MACh 1 License Plate Frame - Eibach Sportlines - 03 Cobra front/rear fascia, rocker panels - Grillcraft Sport Grille (lower) - Hurst Shifter - 18x9&18x10s w/255/295 BFGs

11-15-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
shane361 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	Re: Creaking sound from RH Passenger side solved! Makes sense....I bought my Mach and when installing 4.10 gears I noticed halved hose pieces stuffed here and there..lol. Glad to hear your issue is history __________________ http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...-Shane3612.gif 2004 DSG Mach12004 Competition Orange KB Cobra

11-22-2009, 09:23 PM	#7
Devery Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cabot, Arkansas Posts: 539	Re: Creaking sound from RH Passenger side solved! Yup, I jammed a washer in between the seam pointed out in this pic posted by another MACh 1 member. I would never have believed that annoying noise would have gone away with a washer, but it did! I didn't realize how annoying it was until it was gone. __________________ *2003 Oxford White 5 Speed MACh 1* - 15% Window Tint - MGW Silver Radio, A/C Knobs - MRT Interceptor Guages - Black Antenna (Trimmed Down to 14") - Cobra Jet Shaker Scoop/SVT Emblems - MACh 1 License Plate Frame - Eibach Sportlines - 03 Cobra front/rear fascia, rocker panels - Grillcraft Sport Grille (lower) - Hurst Shifter - 18x9&18x10s w/255/295 BFGs

11-26-2009, 02:55 PM	#8
Bwahl602 Pilot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Grove, Pa Posts: 653	Re: Creaking sound from RH Passenger side solved! i have that noise now on the drivers side... the cars getting put away soon and ill be doing quite a bit of welding and adding washers back there... thanks for the info dude.,.. this saves me a lot of investigating this winter __________________ 04 TR mach. #6787

11-27-2009, 10:27 AM	#9
highfigh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oh-iO Posts: 86	Re: Creaking sound from RH Passenger side solved! Yea, had the same annoying squeak. I just bent the metal up a little bit and that took care of the creak.

11-27-2009, 01:34 PM	#10
mach1 03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,780	Re: Creaking sound from RH Passenger side solved! I love this site! I had the same problem for a year and finally did a search and found a possible solution, taking a rubber mallet to it. After a few taps no more noise!

12-03-2009, 03:42 PM	#11
Fire Dude Registered Abuser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 17	Re: Creaking sound from RH Passenger side solved! YES! My thanks also. I just pulled the trim and the carpet away a few inches, stuck a big knife in the area, gave it a reef. Went for a drive, no more creaking. 3 minute job.

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