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MNovelli View Drop Down
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2005 Coupe, 6 Speed Manual, 3LT, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Onstar, XM Satelite Radio, Millenium Yellow

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Posts: 5 		Post Options Post Options   Quote MNovelli Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Targe Top Squeak
    Posted: July 21 2010 at 1:29pm
Anyone have a problem with their targa top squeaking when it's stored in the back.  I just developed this annoying rattle/squeak and can't seem to get rid of it.  Any suggestions?!
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Posts: 15 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Bishs Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 27 2010 at 8:46am
Not with it stored in the back.  Only when it is on the Vette.
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Posts: 149 		Post Options Post Options   Quote sdlong329 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 29 2010 at 8:37am
Is it a plastic squeak, or a metal on metal squeak?  Either way, it's likely a fitment issue ... perhaps something is wearing away.
 
If metal on metal (targa on car) ... try WD-40 ... see if it goes away.
 
If plastic (stored in hatch), try to replicate the squeak by hand ... try to move / jar the top while it is loatched in place.  If the top moves, that area is suspect.  Try to insert a piece of shop rag or shammy between the two areas ... then give it a test drive.  If it works, check to see if something (grommet, etc) is not lined up properly, or worn away.
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Posts: 5 		Post Options Post Options   Quote MNovelli Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 29 2010 at 8:30pm

Thanks for the replys.  It only squeeks while stored in the back and it just began recently out of nowhere.  I have tried to replicate it by moving it by hand and it does squeek.  I just can't figure out why and all of a sudden.  A rag might help.  I just don't think that I should have to do that.  It's coming from where the top is slid into the hooks at the front of the top and towards the front of the storage area.

Thanks again.
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Posts: 149 		Post Options Post Options   Quote sdlong329 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 01 2010 at 8:35am
Originally posted by MNovelli

It only squeeks while stored in the back and it just began recently out of nowhere.  I have tried to replicate it by moving it by hand and it does squeek.  I just can't figure out why and all of a sudden.  A rag might help.  I just don't think that I should have to do that.  It's coming from where the top is slid into the hooks at the front of the top and towards the front of the storage area.
 
Friction ... wear-n-tear ... just like the suspension on the car.  Over time, it will wear out.  Try WD-40 first.
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