Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - '53 5 door (not Tino) Rattling tailgate

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Tue 30 Oct 2007 20:32
'53 5 door (not Tino) Rattling tailgate - bathtub tom
'53, 5-door (not Tino)
This has started recently. I've had a go at adjusting the latch, and I've set it so the tailgate's tight as it will go, although there's very little adjustment available.
It's most noticeable on slightly rough roads.
With the tailgate shut, I can apply pressure to the bottom of the tailgate and get the same metallic noise, so I assume it's the tailgate where it closes on the latch itself - all bolts are tight.
The rubber bead looks fine and intact.
I've had the car for a couple of years, and there's no evidence of any rear end damage repair.
I can't detect any movement at the hinges or gas strut joints.
I can't make the tailgate rattle by giving it a good shaking when it's open, so I'm pretty sure there's nothing loose inside it.

Any ideas?

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 30/10/2007 at 20:38

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