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pete914
post Sep 11 2007, 08:35 PM
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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.
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post Sep 11 2007, 08:46 PM
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QUOTE(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.
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Try putting glycerin on the seals.
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post Sep 11 2007, 09:00 PM
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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...
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post Sep 11 2007, 09:57 PM
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post Sep 12 2007, 12:16 AM
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I used shrink tubing on the latches...nice and tight and quiet now...
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post Sep 12 2007, 06:33 AM
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anyone else's targa top squeak?



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

All the above advise is good...and works.
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post Sep 12 2007, 06:40 AM
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QUOTE(malaga_red75 @ Sep 11 2007, 11:00 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...



That's what silenced mine...Peace and quiet now
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post Sep 12 2007, 02:11 PM
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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..............(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

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!!

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post Sep 12 2007, 02:22 PM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Sep 12 2007, 02:44 PM
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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.
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post Sep 12 2007, 02:59 PM
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can you post a picture?

thx
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post Sep 12 2007, 03:31 PM
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can you post a picture?

thx


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post Sep 12 2007, 04:02 PM
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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.
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post Sep 12 2007, 04:52 PM
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shrink tubing around the "hooks" sounds like a good idea to me. glad to hear i'm not alone in this.
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post Sep 12 2007, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(Joe Ricard @ Sep 12 2007, 03:02 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.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Same here. Well, that and I rarely have the top on.
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post Sep 12 2007, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(cassidy_bolger @ Sep 12 2007, 04:59 PM) *

can you post a picture?

thx

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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post Sep 12 2007, 09:06 PM
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post Sep 12 2007, 09:14 PM
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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?
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post Sep 12 2007, 09:35 PM
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anyone else's targa top squeak?


Nope... never happens on a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Sep 12 2007, 11:09 PM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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