Squeaky Hinges On Glass Tailgate

[ColinC1]

Don't know if you lot get this, but if you look at the plastic covered hinges, theres is a small hole in the side wall of the plastic cover where rain water gets in, and eventually the hinge squeaks.

 

I have to use WD40 and spray in the hole until it stops squeaking, about once every four months.

 

Any idea why this hole is needed, other than a usefull means of spraying WD40 in ?

[downsman]

I think you're probably right, the hole is there to allow oil penetration :rolleyes:

 

I think you'll have more luck if you use an oil. As I understand it WD40 is designed to displace water, rather than lubricate. As far as which oil to use, I don't know. It might be worth asking you mechanic what they use at the dealer next time it's serviced :angry:

[ColinC1]

OK, will use lubricating oil, thanks :angry:

 

Its a pity these hinges are not inside the tailgait like most other cars, rather than be exposed to the elements, like they are.

[downsman]

I've just been looking through old threads on the 107 owners forum, and I noticed this in common faults:

 

FAULT: Squeaks from rear boot hindges

HOW TO FIND: As above...

OCCURANCES: ONE or TWO

DIAGNOSIS FROM PUG: Circlip escapes leaving hinge not poperly located

FIX: Replace hinge assembly (circlip isd not listed as a separate part!)

WORK DONE BY: N/A

ANY ISSUES: This is a super simple fix if you are near a dealer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

It may be that your hinges need replacing, so it might be worth getting your dealer to check them. Hope this is of interest :P