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Posted by: pete914 Sep 11 2007, 08:35 PM

haven't driven my teener with the top on it in some time. i forgot that the top squeaks a bit from the passenger's rear corner when going over bumps. this is obviously from body flex. however, you can jump up and down on the seat while rolling up the window and it doesn't hang up.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Sep 11 2007, 08:46 PM

Try putting glycerin on the seals.
Pat

Posted by: malaga_red75 Sep 11 2007, 09:00 PM

you might want to check out the point where the latch attaches to the little nub from the top. mine was making noise and all i had to do was put some rubber tubing over the nub and the sound went away. I used watering tubing for small bushes and trees and what not...

Posted by: Blood red 914-6gt Sep 11 2007, 09:57 PM

You could just keep it off

Posted by: jimtab Sep 12 2007, 12:16 AM

I used shrink tubing on the latches...nice and tight and quiet now...

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Sep 12 2007, 06:33 AM

Anyone have a targa top that dosen't squeak? At one time or another?

All the above advise is good...and works.

Posted by: pfierb Sep 12 2007, 06:40 AM

That's what silenced mine...Peace and quiet now

Posted by: Toast Sep 12 2007, 02:11 PM

OMG, does it ever!?!

Mine squeeks from the exact same spot, and has since I have owned it!!
I have tried adding felt around the targa, using 303 Protectant (a seal softener), putting padding where the latch knobby thingies are to try to make the top press down more firmly to the body, adjusting the latches..............

Other than replacing the rear seal itself :trackfees:, I think I have tried just about everything and It STILL SQUEAKS!!

If you find a remedy, Please Post it Here!!

Posted by: porschecb Sep 12 2007, 02:22 PM

I used a tiny, tiny black wire tie to make the gap tighter. No squeaks for over 2 years now and with the top off you can hardly notice it unless you were looking for it. I like the shrink tube idea also. But thought that might wear through over time.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Sep 12 2007, 02:44 PM

I just tried the shrink tube & it works. Nice. Double wrapped it to make it tighter & last longer. When it wears out I'll just do it again.

Posted by: cassidy_bolger Sep 12 2007, 02:59 PM

can you post a picture?

thx

Posted by: mikerose Sep 12 2007, 03:31 PM

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Posted by: Joe Ricard Sep 12 2007, 04:02 PM

I have no idea if it sqeaks. Between the Tangerine and Webers, GT engine lid and no back pad.

Oh and I normally wear ear plugs and or a helmet.

Posted by: pete914 Sep 12 2007, 04:52 PM

shrink tubing around the "hooks" sounds like a good idea to me. glad to hear i'm not alone in this.

Posted by: Blood red 914-6gt Sep 12 2007, 05:00 PM

Same here. Well, that and I rarely have the top on.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Sep 12 2007, 05:36 PM

Sorry, this is the best I could get. I tried 4 different shots & the damned digital camera would not focus right. You can see I used a piece of sheet metal as a shield against the lighter. A heat gun would have been better. Just slip it on the roof nub & heat it up. Clamp the clamps & you're done.


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Posted by: jimtab Sep 12 2007, 09:06 PM

Hey, did Andy take that pic??

Posted by: Pat Garvey Sep 12 2007, 09:14 PM

I repeat my earlier statement - glycerine!

My squeak started & ended in 1974. Did I mention glycerine?

Quiet since, though I did re-treat all the seals in '84. Hmmm, probably ready again about now.

Besides, unless its raining, why would the top be on?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 12 2007, 09:35 PM

Nope... never happens on a 914.

Posted by: cassidy_bolger Sep 12 2007, 11:09 PM

Johny,
Thanks for the pics, I get what you guys are saying now. About the camera, try pressing the "macro" button - should look like a little flower - for closeup focus.



And, call me an idiot, but what the hell is glycerine? I have heard of nitro-glycerine

Posted by: Blood red 914-6gt Sep 13 2007, 12:01 AM

It is a type of lube.

Posted by: Brando Sep 13 2007, 02:24 PM

Yeah... Engman long stiffening kit and/or a roll cage

Posted by: Joe Ricard Sep 13 2007, 06:08 PM

Top stays on BECAUSE
racing without the top on make my car develop a push.
and the Southern sun will KILL YOU in a matter of minutes. Shade rocks while sitting in grid.

I do take the top off for tooling around town on nice days or when I need to carry a bunch of 2 x 4's home from Lowes.
BTW I do have tube things on my hooks.

AND THIS REALLY COOL STUFF CALLED GUMIFLAGE from Pelican Parts I use it on all my automotive rubber.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Sep 13 2007, 07:05 PM

Ahh, but the additional "latching" torque will put undue compression on the rear roof seal, as well as the side window seal (though more at the rear). Won't this eventually cause those "stressed" seals to "go south"?

The word is glycerine - that's the same stuff that is in hemmi suppositories & readily available at your local pharmacy. Works too!
Pat

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 13 2007, 11:02 PM

It is "NOT" PCA legal...

Posted by: Joe Ricard Sep 14 2007, 06:54 AM

glycerine It makes you GO FAST

Posted by: toomanyinkc Sep 14 2007, 06:17 PM

It only squeaks when I can drive the car -- so no, it doesn't squeak.

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2007, 06:52 PM

I thought that was a feature?