Another Creaky Top Thread
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Le Mans Master
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From: Oklahoma City OK
Another Creaky Top Thread
I have searched and found no answer to the fix...
My 08 with the transparent top is snapping and popping like crazy...
Ive had it since December 07 and now that we are having 100+ degree days it is crazy loud.
Ive seen that some 09's are having the same issue, so I am ruling out the dealer.
What is the official fix?
My 08 with the transparent top is snapping and popping like crazy...
Ive had it since December 07 and now that we are having 100+ degree days it is crazy loud.
Ive seen that some 09's are having the same issue, so I am ruling out the dealer.
What is the official fix?
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: CHOCOWINITY NC
I have searched and found no answer to the fix...
My 08 with the transparent top is snapping and popping like crazy...
Ive had it since December 07 and now that we are having 100+ degree days it is crazy loud.
Ive seen that some 09's are having the same issue, so I am ruling out the dealer.
What is the official fix?
My 08 with the transparent top is snapping and popping like crazy...
Ive had it since December 07 and now that we are having 100+ degree days it is crazy loud.
Ive seen that some 09's are having the same issue, so I am ruling out the dealer.
What is the official fix?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,709
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From: Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '06
Best known fix is:
- E-clips
- Shrink tube on pins
- Very thin coat of dielectric grease on weatherstrip all around
It's a complete fix for some and partial for others.
Rumor has it that GM will eventually have some redesigned latches but nothing official yet. The previous GM TSB fixes haven't worked.
Good Luck!
- E-clips
- Shrink tube on pins
- Very thin coat of dielectric grease on weatherstrip all around
It's a complete fix for some and partial for others.
Rumor has it that GM will eventually have some redesigned latches but nothing official yet. The previous GM TSB fixes haven't worked.
Good Luck!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,519
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From: Chicago Burbs
Its a shame that GM has no clue as to what they are doing. Im shocked to see new 09s still having the issue. In all the years I have owned Corvettes I have never seen so many different issues with the pop tops like the C6 has had so far. FIVE model years and they still have top issues? 
Come On!
Come On!
Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: DFW 942whp/938tq
I konw the feeling. Mine creaks like crazy, have the e clips in and greased up the seal. Have not yet shrink wraped the pins yet but it is almost unbearable.. I'm about to drive it throught the dealers window. Makes my driving experience absolute hell.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Thousand Oaks CA
Those of us with painted tops have probably more of a problem than those of you with clear tops...My 05 was fine until the top recall, and it's been popping ever since, WITH the e-clips, shrink tubing, and grease...
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Safety Car
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From: L.A. aka TooDamnManyPeopleville Ca.
I've had my '08 coupe (solid top) since Oct. '07 and mine has only been popping the last 2 months or so.
I think it felt left out from what all the other tops were doing!
I think it felt left out from what all the other tops were doing!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
I did the heat shrink tubing on the pins and also put Krytox on all of the weather stripping. It's been over 1 year since I did so and I haven't had any noise form the roof since then.
Le Mans Master
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From: Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '06
Instructor
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From: Delray Beach FL
Best known fix is:
- E-clips
- Shrink tube on pins
- Very thin coat of dielectric grease on weatherstrip all around
It's a complete fix for some and partial for others.
Rumor has it that GM will eventually have some redesigned latches but nothing official yet. The previous GM TSB fixes haven't worked.
Good Luck!
- E-clips
- Shrink tube on pins
- Very thin coat of dielectric grease on weatherstrip all around
It's a complete fix for some and partial for others.
Rumor has it that GM will eventually have some redesigned latches but nothing official yet. The previous GM TSB fixes haven't worked.
Good Luck!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 833
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From: Jenkintown Pa
I have searched and found no answer to the fix...
My 08 with the transparent top is snapping and popping like crazy...
Ive had it since December 07 and now that we are having 100+ degree days it is crazy loud.
Ive seen that some 09's are having the same issue, so I am ruling out the dealer.
What is the official fix?
My 08 with the transparent top is snapping and popping like crazy...
Ive had it since December 07 and now that we are having 100+ degree days it is crazy loud.
Ive seen that some 09's are having the same issue, so I am ruling out the dealer.
What is the official fix?
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 277
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From: Central Oregon
e-clips only worked for a couple months for me then it started creaking again. I tried lubing the rubber seals around the top but that didn't help either.
So....I put axle grease on the rollers and it has been silent ever since. Not one peep (yet).
So....I put axle grease on the rollers and it has been silent ever since. Not one peep (yet).
Burning Brakes
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From: Jenkintown Pa
Im scratching my head. Why wouldnt you order the NEW handles?
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Central Oregon
I haven't read up on the new handles for a while but last I heard they still didn't work. But, it's been a month or two since I last studied this problem. And, since the grease worked I moved on to other things (new tires).
Plus, I'm not sure if this problem is a warranty or recall issue. My car is out of warranty.
Plus, I'm not sure if this problem is a warranty or recall issue. My car is out of warranty.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Jenkintown Pa
I haven't read up on the new handles for a while but last I heard they still didn't work. But, it's been a month or two since I last studied this problem. And, since the grease worked I moved on to other things (new tires).
Plus, I'm not sure if this problem is a warranty or recall issue. My car is out of warranty.
Plus, I'm not sure if this problem is a warranty or recall issue. My car is out of warranty.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 19,574
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From: Frederick, MD
I've tried the e-clip fix and it worked for a month or so. Cleaning the weatherstrips didn't help. I'm going to try the shrink wrap the pins. I thought someone said they were 3/16 but I bought some 3/16 shrink wrap tube at Lowe's and it was too small. I'm thinking maybe 3/8.
I put the painted roof on now for a different look so I'll see how noisy it is tomorrow.
I think it is a real bad design and probably something GM should have caught during their testing. Definitely should have had a fix by the 5th year of production. It seems like all fixes so far are temp fixes.
I might try to get the new handles. The dealer's lube job before only worked for about 200 miles.
I put the painted roof on now for a different look so I'll see how noisy it is tomorrow.
I think it is a real bad design and probably something GM should have caught during their testing. Definitely should have had a fix by the 5th year of production. It seems like all fixes so far are temp fixes.
I might try to get the new handles. The dealer's lube job before only worked for about 200 miles.