"Creaking" Roof
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"Creaking" Roof
I've always hated this about Targas, but my (05 street coupe) roof "creaks" and "pops" every time I hit a rough spot in the road. Any tricks at adjusting it so that it is quiet?
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My Porsche was a nightmere and the C6 is by far a way better Targa. But, mine started creaking about 5000 miles. Go to GM and ask them to apply there tricky dick seal lubricant. It really helped out my top noise. The stuff is $60 an oz!!! If they are clueless I can get a pn for you. The guy put a bottle on the warrantee ticket and gave me his. I thought that was nice of him.
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Mine made the same noises. Use Shin-Etsu grease available at Honda/Accura dealers. Apply it to the attach points. It worked for me and many others. I have not had to re-apply it in almost a year. Just make sure your not experiencing a delamination problem where the roof is separating from it's base/frame.
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Originally Posted by jesse12804
If it's a painted top,it may be seperating!there was an issue w/that.
Originally Posted by capevettes
Just make sure your not experiencing a delamination problem where the roof is separating from it's base/frame.
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lubed up the front positioning "prongs" with sil grease, and hope for the best. The prongs have rubber-ish o-rings on them, so I'm surprised they make the noise they do.
I didn't see any problems with the top separating, but I'll keep an eye on it, especially if the problem persists.
Thanks again!
I didn't see any problems with the top separating, but I'll keep an eye on it, especially if the problem persists.
Thanks again!
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My vote is the separation. Mine was hard to see and required a close inspection. In my case it was separating on the back drivers side about half way to center. Only about a 1/16 or so gap but there should have been none. Top is replaced and the creaking is gone.
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I had the same problem (in my C5)...sit in the car and release all the latches...now pull down "J" hook on the rear latch...look carefully at the base of the "J" hook you should see a small "set screw." Use the appropriate Allen wrench to loosen (BUT DO NOT REMOVE) the "set screw"...then take one turn clockwise on the "J" hook. Not, re-latch your top (starting from the front) and then latch the rear one (it will take a little bit more pressure to latch it). Take it for a drive and see if you notice any difference. If not, repeat the process one more time...I wouldn't exceed a second turn on the "J" hook...
Hopefully, this will get rid of your creaking...the process pulls the top to the rear a bit making it a bit more snug.
Good luck!
Hopefully, this will get rid of your creaking...the process pulls the top to the rear a bit making it a bit more snug.
Good luck!
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Creaking top
Originally Posted by davidfarmer
lubed up the front positioning "prongs" with sil grease, and hope for the best. The prongs have rubber-ish o-rings on them, so I'm surprised they make the noise they do.
I didn't see any problems with the top separating, but I'll keep an eye on it, especially if the problem persists.
Thanks again!
I didn't see any problems with the top separating, but I'll keep an eye on it, especially if the problem persists.
Thanks again!
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GM Recall letter this week re roof probems...
Yep, they did, I got my letter in the mail last week dated February 2006 from GM, it says from GM "a snapping noise when driving over bumps."
They say they will "apply adhesive foam to ensure proper adhesion. In a smaller number of vehicales, the roof panel may require replacement."
My letter from GM gives me until March 31, 2007.
I talked to the dealer, and the "adhesive form" is injected, so you don't see it, so they say.
Hope the fix works!
You should get a letter soon.
They say they will "apply adhesive foam to ensure proper adhesion. In a smaller number of vehicales, the roof panel may require replacement."
My letter from GM gives me until March 31, 2007.
I talked to the dealer, and the "adhesive form" is injected, so you don't see it, so they say.
Hope the fix works!
You should get a letter soon.
Last edited by martinblank; Mar 11, 2006 at 10:45 AM.
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As with the many "roof recall" threads...
They check it with a feeler gauge. If the gap exceeds a certain width, they replace the top. Mine needs replacement...
Getting a popping from the drivers side/front. Been getting steadily worse.
Rick
They check it with a feeler gauge. If the gap exceeds a certain width, they replace the top. Mine needs replacement...
Getting a popping from the drivers side/front. Been getting steadily worse.
Rick
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This week, I just got the recall notice from GM about the painted roof. If it hasn't been separating, there's a fix that the dealer will do to prevent separation, shooting a foam adhesive into it or something along those lines. I don't know if it stops the creaking or not. I should be getting it done in the next week or two. Hopefully is ends the dreadful creaking and popping.
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I bought a roll of felt. It has adhesive like velcro on one side. I ran it all along the front and back of the roof and it has been very quiet every since.
I did the same thing for the center council squeak lots of us has and is quiet as a mouse. Trying to solve shifter buzz now...
Rick
I did the same thing for the center council squeak lots of us has and is quiet as a mouse. Trying to solve shifter buzz now...
Rick
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Been 8 different threads on the subject in the C6 GEN section. Check over there if anyone still has questions that are not answered here.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...08&forum_id=74
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...08&forum_id=74