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squieky top, what was the magick trick? |
SirAndy |
May 18 2005, 09:02 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i did a search but could come up with anything.
i do remember someone had a little magick trick to silence a squieky top. i wrapped the little nipple with shrink-tubing, but most of the noise comes from the big rubber spacer that rubs against the backpart of the lock. HELP! it's driving me nuts ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) Andy |
scotty914 |
May 18 2005, 09:10 PM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
take the roof off (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif)
or a good coating of armor all on the seal |
jim_hoyland |
May 18 2005, 09:16 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,410 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Could the tightening of the latches be a cure ?
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iamchappy |
May 18 2005, 09:17 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I think someone used felt? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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jim_hoyland |
May 18 2005, 09:29 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,410 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Dr 914 has a section of Tech Tips 700 dedicated to the Roof and some possible solutions to squeaking.
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jimtab |
May 18 2005, 09:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
Andy, just turn the radio up, up , up..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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SirAndy |
May 18 2005, 09:41 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
radio? what radio? can't hear you, the engine is too loud ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) i sprayed on some "dry lube". i sure hope this works, because otherwise, you can all come and visit me at the nut-house ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) Andy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) |
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r_towle |
May 18 2005, 10:00 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I think the cure is a new seal on the underside of the roof in the rear...
The one that I have seen is either here or PP tech articles. It was some normal garage weatherstripping (I honestly cannot remember) But,it creates a bigger profile, lasts for another 20 years and was pretty easy to do... Take a look at PP , I think its there. Then just re-adjust the latches after..it should stop the roof from rubbing on the targa bar.. rich |
r_towle |
May 18 2005, 10:03 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
a good cheap test would be to get a few wood shim shingles...drive them in by hand from inside the cockpit and see if raising the roof a little bit solve the squeak.
If not..look at the doors or windshield...but mine was right behind my head... Rich |
SirAndy |
May 18 2005, 10:06 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
nope, it's not the roof rubbing, it's the rubber spacers that sit in the recess on the lock. they need to sit in there, if you move the top higher (by adding more seal), the top will be able to slide backwards, which is not good, espacially on the freeway at higher speeds. the rubber stops need to slide into the recess, unfortunately, the rubber on the metal "squeaks" like mad ... i have adjusted the lock as far down as it goes, i got it to clamp down pretty tight, but it's still making lots-o-noise ... i'll know later on my way home if the dry lube worked ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) Andy |
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McMark |
May 18 2005, 10:19 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Take the "shine" off the rubber with some sandpaper. That'd be my first attempt. Stick-On felt?
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airsix |
May 18 2005, 10:19 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
Andy,
I'm a little bummed to hear about your roof-squeak trouble. I always thought that once I cage my car it would not squeak any more. Dang it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) -Ben M. |
dmenche914 |
May 18 2005, 10:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366 |
The top should be tightened as much as possible, but that alone may not help. Try adding some felt on contact areas on the rear (the original rubber has a strip of felt on it, and might be missing or worn) Add some felt near the rear latch where it touches the top. An alternative, is some silicone grease, but that is a bit messy.
These squeaks can be very very disturbing. The main thing is to prevent the rubber parts from rubbing on the metal/plastic parts. |
SLITS |
May 18 2005, 11:21 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
30 year old rubber is hard as rock....it's gonna squeak. While your driving, instead of choking your chicken, use your free hand to push up on the top. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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markb |
May 19 2005, 12:14 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Someone once told me to put a bit of baby powder on them to make them stop squeeking.
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wheelo |
May 19 2005, 01:09 AM
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Dude Group: Members Posts: 265 Joined: 19-March 04 From: San Rafael, Ca Member No.: 1,818 |
Andy-
I remember "Aquarium" Rubber tubing being used on the post, that the latch grabs-on-to ! This helps tighten/eliminate squeak. Mine only squeaks during certain types of weather... so I can live with that... but being snug is key. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/grouphug.gif) - M |
SirAndy |
May 19 2005, 02:30 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
"dry lube" worked! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
now i have to apply that to the glove-box door hinges! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Andy |
Porsche Rescue |
May 19 2005, 09:11 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Lube the little plastic blocks and the notch they sit in on the latch. The squeek is not from the seal.
I once drove 2400 miles home with a car I bought in Chicago. The squeaky top damn near drove me bonkers. Got home, talked to PO and he said "oh yeah, I usually put a piece of paper, even a dollar bill, under the plastic block and it goes away". |
Toast |
May 19 2005, 09:18 AM
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Not bad for carrying sway bars. Group: Members Posts: 3,380 Joined: 20-January 04 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 1,580 Region Association: Southwest Region |
New Seal baby...........new expensive seal. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pinch.gif)
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Joe Bob |
May 19 2005, 09:23 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
When I had a top that would come off....mine is bolted down... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
I used the dry lube AND added felt under the roof where it contacted the targa bar. Tightened it, got rid of wind noise and squeeks. The seals were new but the latches seemed to have stretched. |
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