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Robert Mann (Robertmann)
New member
Username: Robertmann
Post Number: 35
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 29, 2002 - 7:12 pm: | |
Don,
My 328 did this and I simply replaced the two latches along with a small amount of rubber dressing and it totally stopped all of the noises. The latches pulled the top down tight and it was fine from then on.
TTFN
Robert Mann |
Don McCormick (Dandy_don)
New member
Username: Dandy_don
Post Number: 36
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 3:31 pm: | |
Actually I have some silicone spray and will try it first. Thanks Don |
david handa (Davehanda)
Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 327
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 2:52 pm: | |
silicone spray and talcum powder are probably not compatible. Try one or the other....I prefer the silicone spray... |
Don McCormick (Dandy_don)
New member
Username: Dandy_don
Post Number: 34
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 2:39 pm: | |
Thank you all. I will try the lubricating/talcom powder first before I resort to the seal replacement. Thanks for the help. Don |
Bill V. (Doc)
Junior Member
Username: Doc
Post Number: 201
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 10:10 am: | |
Another possible temp solution may be to install strips of thin sticky-backed felt on the front and rear sections of the targa top which are bare and which come into contact with the front and rear seals. I've used this stuff on a couple of fiberglass kit cars and it makes for a nice quiet and tight fit. You can buy 12" x 12" squares of the stuff at craft or fabric shops. I don't know if it will make the top too tight for latching, but I think it might work as it's very thin. Good luck--let me know if you try it. |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 3675
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 8:51 am: | |
Stu, You are correct on replacing the seals. GT Car Parts has the best prices on seals. The one that goes from the drivers door across the targa top and down to the pass. door is around 100 bucks. 623-780-2200 |
david handa (Davehanda)
Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 323
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, December 08, 2002 - 3:08 am: | |
The quick fix is to buy a can of silicone spray lube (any will do, but I like CRC). Spray all the gaskets on the front and back portion (with the top off) and while you are at it, you can spray the gaskets on the doors, trunk and engine compartment. I do this one or twice a year on both my cars and am surprised how quiet it make things. I don't think this is good to get on the paint, so wipe up overspray quickly, and I take the extra precaution of washing the car after. I learned this from reading the shop manual for my old Volkswagen Rabbit in college, and it recommended this with each service. |
stu cordova (Balataboy)
Member
Username: Balataboy
Post Number: 309
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 11:43 pm: | |
The only way to completely eliminate the squeaks and creaks is to replace the seals. It's not that expensive to do and once done - it's not only super tight and leak free - no squeaks! Only drawback...it's a lot harder to get the top fastened down! |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 3673
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 11:20 pm: | |
Also some silicone paste on the pins where they go into the front windshield crossbar. |
JRV (Jrvall)
Member
Username: Jrvall
Post Number: 299
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 11:09 pm: | |
Talcom powder on the rubber seals. |
Don McCormick (Dandy_don)
New member
Username: Dandy_don
Post Number: 33
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 07, 2002 - 10:48 pm: | |
Hi. My last question tonite I promise. My targa top creaks and squeaks when I drive the car. Is there some adjustment or lubrication which can easily take care of this? Thoughts would be appreciated. Don |