FHC Tailgate latch

FHC Tailgate latch

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General Zod

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334 posts

131 months

Thursday 20th October 2016
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In an effort to reduce the sheer number and variety of rattles in me motor, I am going to start with trying to stop a few of the worst ones first. Seems my tailgate makes the loudest one, and i suspect the rather tragic latch has something to do with this:






Has anyone got a picture of what it should look like and better yet does anyone know where to get a replacement?

General Zod

Original Poster:

334 posts

131 months

Thursday 20th October 2016
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mrzigazaga said:
Hi mate

As far as Im aware they are Ford Fiesta mk2 tailgate lock....
Let the hunt begin then...
Cheers ziga

General Zod

Original Poster:

334 posts

131 months

Thursday 20th October 2016
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mrzigazaga said:
They are out there mate...Some are extortionately priced..Is this any good?
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?...
Good find. Can't quite get my head around the angle for that to fit. Anyone have a pic they can share?

General Zod

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334 posts

131 months

Sunday 23rd October 2016
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Cheers! Good to see it is similar.