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Old 06-18-2007, 05:29 PM
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I have a 95 coupe and i seemed to have picked up some nasty squeaks. I recent did all new weatherstripping (top, doors, and hatch). I noticed that the car squeaks a bit more when then top is on. Must be the rubber being stiffer. The focus of the squeaks is come from the doors near the latch. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks everyone.
Old 06-18-2007, 07:47 PM
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I'd start by using some silicon spray on a rag & try to isolate the source.
Old 06-18-2007, 10:00 PM
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Get some mineral oil and try that if the silicone spray doesn't stop it. Just rub it in to the weatherstripping.
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thanks for the tips guys. I will give it a try soon
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If the doors are the only thing squeaking,consider yourself lucky
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Don't look for the obvious. I just spent a bunch of time, WD40 and grease trying to get my drivers door to quit creaking when opening and closing. Nothing worked and in fact it got worse when I moved the door slower to try and figure out which hindge it was. Then (duh) I realized it wasn't the hindges at all, it was the leading edge of the door rubbing on the fender panel that covers the battery. I loosened up the upper screw and adjusted the panel, voila! Creaks and squeaks gone. It may return but at least I know where the problem is.
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Try putting in a louder stereo
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spray some white lithium (...belch...) grease on your door hinges, the magic will come back.
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cool, i have the day off from work tomorrow. I have tons of silicon spray and white lithium at the shop. also putting new stereo in tomorrow and amping the speakers Thanks everyone, i will post results soon

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Old 06-25-2007, 03:19 PM
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Silicon on the top WS helps with the top...about it. Could these "squeaks" at all be related to the anti-rattle clips in the door? there is also a slight rattle.

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