Top rattles when I drive, Can it be adjusted? |
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Top rattles when I drive, Can it be adjusted? |
chris914 |
Nov 21 2006, 04:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 24-July 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 2,393 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi,
The back of top rattles when I'm driving down the road. Can it adjusted so it's tigther and wouldn't rattle? |
IronHillRestorations |
Nov 21 2006, 04:36 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,793 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
One trick is to put a piece of vacuum hose over the latch pin on the roof. How are the seals?
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william harris |
Nov 21 2006, 04:37 PM
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914 Restorer Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 9-January 04 From: Hamilton, MA Member No.: 1,539 |
Well the rear latches can be adjusted on the top so they line up well with the latch mechanism. This is usually not a problem. This sounds like a problem with the rubber seals on the top - probably worn out.
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HeloMech |
Nov 21 2006, 04:44 PM
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Go Ahead, Get Pistoph! Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Roy, WA Member No.: 4,718 Region Association: Southern California |
One trick is to put a piece of vacuum hose over the latch pin on the roof. How are the seals? That's a good idea... though, I don't know if I can remember the last time I drove with the top ON the car.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
chris914 |
Nov 22 2006, 05:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 24-July 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 2,393 Region Association: Southern California |
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majkos |
Nov 22 2006, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Dude! You live in Kalifornia, go TOPLESS!
Like Mrs K ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (From Henna of course) |
chris914 |
Nov 22 2006, 07:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 24-July 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 2,393 Region Association: Southern California |
Dude! You live in Kalifornia, go TOPLESS! Like Mrs K ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (From Henna of course) My car is faster with the top and windows up. http://www.cassidy-online.com/porsche914/a...aids/index.html |
Porsche Rescue |
Nov 22 2006, 08:30 PM
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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 |
If you continue to get a squeek/rattle from the rear of the top, remove it and lube the rectangular plastic blocks on the top that contact the targa bar.
I once drove 2000 miles while listening to the annoying rattle. Later learned that if I had inserted a piece of paper/dollar bill under the block it would have temporarily quieted things down. Lubing the blocks with a bit of grease/Vaseline does the trick. |
Elliot_Cannon |
Nov 22 2006, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
Put the roof in the rear trunk. If it rattles you won't hear it. LOL
Elliot |
Howard |
Nov 23 2006, 08:54 AM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None |
Folded towel on the targa bar. Adds positive ventilation and creates downforce. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 23 2006, 02:41 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,325 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
try some talc, or glycerine on the rubber seal. In a pinch, bar soap will work for a couple a weeks. Check the latches for wear.
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Elliot_Cannon |
Nov 23 2006, 11:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
Folded towel on the targa bar. Adds positive ventilation and creates downforce. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Won't the flapping towel make as much or more noise than the squeeking top? Elliot |
SGB |
Nov 24 2006, 09:14 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Folded towel on the targa bar. Adds positive ventilation and creates downforce. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Won't the flapping towel make as much or more noise than the squeeking top? Elliot But you get that "scarf in the wind" look, like the famous ww1 fighter ace, Snoopy |
Howard |
Nov 24 2006, 09:23 AM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None |
Fold it, ya dorks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)
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Elliot_Cannon |
Nov 24 2006, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
OK. So how many times do I need to fold the towel? Should I use a bath towel or a dish towel or a face towel? Should it be installed between the two roof latches or do I need to make holes in the towel? Elliot |
SGB |
Nov 24 2006, 10:10 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
I think Porsh has a golf towel in the LL Porsh catalog.
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vertigo |
Nov 26 2006, 08:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 12-June 05 From: Porterville, Ca Member No.: 4,262 |
I have used shrink tubing over the hook part of the latch. I tried vac. hose, but it was too tight then.
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