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Targa Top Issues, Loose |
NARP74 |
Sep 5 2022, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,295 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I have noticed some creaking coming from the rear targa top area when I drive. I lifted up on all four corners of the top and the right rear is loose. Even when the top is latched, I can lift it up a bit. That is probably my issue, but what is the fix?
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scallyk9 |
Sep 5 2022, 12:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 16-October 16 From: Port Orchard, WA, USA Member No.: 20,499 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You can also slide a short length of plastic or rubber hose onto the prong on the targa top's receiver for the latch. One of mine came with about a 1/4" long plastic hose section and I got the creaking. The targa top latch part was fine so I later replaced the "hook" part on with a set of Bruce Stone's rebuilds. My "hook" part was slightly bent and worn.
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FL000 |
Sep 5 2022, 02:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 31-January 12 From: Lancaster, CA Member No.: 14,076 Region Association: Southern California |
You can also slide a short length of plastic or rubber hose onto the prong on the targa top's receiver for the latch. One of mine came with about a 1/4" long plastic hose section and I got the creaking. The targa top latch part was fine so I later replaced the "hook" part on with a set of Bruce Stone's rebuilds. My "hook" part was slightly bent and worn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The rubber hose over the hook has worked for me too. Nothing more annoying on a long road trip than hearing the squeak (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Another temp fix I learned here is to place some paper, dollar bill, etc under it. Works in a pinch, pun intended. |
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