SeeFiveOhFun

First off, big thanks to forum member jdk541 for posting "It's Like Getting a Brand New Car for $3.03" last year. Based on that post, I fixed my horribly popping, squeaking, creaking targa top for . . . (drum roll) . . . 75 cents! My story - 2009 that had no issues - but I like to drag race - and after a couple trips to the strip, I started having the issues with the top making noise. At first, I thought my stereo was clipping - it really sounded like the speakers having issues. But the "popping" sound proved to be the targa top. Long story short, I went to Lowe's after work today, they didn't have the Danco brand O-rings in the aforementioned post, so I bought a slightly thicker O-ring. I immediately noticed more muscle needed to secure the front latches. The bottom line was going from brutal creaking and popping that even the stereo could not mask to DEAD SILENCE after spending $.075 tonight! I'm simply stoked. The info on this forum is fantastic!

haberman13

Sweet, thanks for posting!

I'm going to do this tomorrow.

Nyvetteguy007

Did the same thing a while ago and works like a charm

C6RaceCar

I heat shrinked the pins on my top and that did the same thing. But yeah getting the top to sit in the gap tighter is the key. Congrats.

Like dem Vettes

I put a layer of Super-Lube grease on the pins. It provided an improvement, but I will try the o-rings.

26sonic

so 2 "o" rings to the front posts of the top?

FortMorganAl

If I understand your question, no, you are adding a second o-ring on each post.

I found Home Depot didn't have the Danco package but Lowes across the street did. That was the only stock number that seemed to be in demand. I wonder why?

Nyvetteguy007

I did that too along with the O ring fix...never an issue since.

arrie

love the penguin.....

RobLo

I just bought the "O" rings from Home Depot, 1/4" ID. I also bought the "E" clips from there, an earlier post had recommended 5/32" clips stocked by Lowes but they never seemed to have that size either (another "I wonder why", ), I read you could also use 3/16" clips and Home Depot had them so I bought them too. Will put them in soon, still kinda cold here in NY so my top hasn't been making a lot of noise....yet.

cpmatthew

I added two O-rings to the front posts of my targa top last summer, but they have since worn out. I need to replace them with something a bit more durable. Are these brasscraft o-rings made of sturdy plastic or rubber?

corrado

Gonna try this. Done the E clips and they help but still some noise sometimes.

What section of Lowes are these O Rings? Pretty sure if I ask the typical teenage staff member for rubber O Rings they're not gonna have a clue what I'm talking about.

southpaw5000

I would look in the plumbing aisle where you find the brass water valves and misc. fittings.

jdk541

SeeFiveOhFun - Glad to hear I could help out. As an update, I think I did this $3.03 fix about 9 months ago. It is still holding strong. Nearly a sound from the top.

SeeFiveOhFun

Good to hear (or not hear...lol) - thanks again for the info!!

Exactly - they're in plumbing.

They are rubber.

Simply add one more O-ring to each post

Lol - thanks for noticing! I saw the dog toy sitting there so thought I'd include it in the pic and see if anyone noticed

corrado

THANK YOU SIR!!

HEB

This worked on my 09 last year

Mike Campbell

Looked for "O" rings at Lowes, Home Depot, Advanced Auto and Autozone. No luck. I'll have to try Ace Hardware next. They had everything but the 1/2" OD x 1/4" ID. But I'm gonna keep looking! Thanks for the tip.

arrie

This was purchased today at lowes. The part number is #78 and is found in the plumbing aisle.

1BADLS3

www.mcmaster.com


Search for part number: 9452K171

$2.12 for pkg/100. that should last awhile.