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Topic: Targe Top Squeak

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Targe Top Squeak

Posted: 7/21/10 1:29pm Message 1 of 5
MNovelli
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Vette(s): 2005 Coupe, 6 Speed Manual, 3LT, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Onstar, XM Satelite Radio, Millenium Yellow
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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Targe Top Squeak

Posted: 7/27/10 8:46am Message 2 of 5
Bishs
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Not with it stored in the back.  Only when it is on the Vette.


Targe Top Squeak

Posted: 7/29/10 8:37am Message 3 of 5
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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.



Steven
2001 Intimidator Coupe, 19K miles

Targe Top Squeak

Posted: 7/29/10 8:30pm Message 4 of 5
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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.



Targe Top Squeak

Posted: 8/1/10 8:35am Message 5 of 5
sdlong329
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[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]
 
Friction ... wear-n-tear ... just like the suspension on the car.  Over time, it will wear out.  Try WD-40 first.



Steven
2001 Intimidator Coupe, 19K miles

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