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07-05-2011, 02:07 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: ontario
Posts: 501
Car: many
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rattle and squeaks from covertible top when up
Car is almost perfected, with the exception of this annoyance. Not major however I can't source what's rubbling/loose....anyone?
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07-05-2011, 04:02 PM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,040
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 89-IC
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what is happening isn't unusual..especially for a 20+ year old car. the body gets flex when cornering, hitting bumps etc. Could be anything...I would start with lubing the moving mech of the roof. Anything that swings to open or close. quite possible the roof may need alignment.. I'd start with that and just open and close the roof a few times to get everything working. then close it and drive to see if it goes away.
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07-05-2011, 05:21 PM
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Go Topless
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Under my e30
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Car: 740i, 335ic, 325
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Does it squeak with top up and windows down? If not, then the windows need adjusting. This would be my bet.
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07-05-2011, 05:57 PM
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Parts Hoarding Specialist
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milton
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Car: '91 318i, '91 318is
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Twin
Car is almost perfected, with the exception of this annoyance. Not major however I can't source what's rubbling/loose....anyone?
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Anyone? No, no, everyone. Show me a man that has a vert that doesn't rattle and squeek and I'll show you a liar.
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07-05-2011, 06:21 PM
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JUICY J CAN'T
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: T.
Posts: 17,010
Car: S54 titties
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My vert doesn't rattle or squeek?
well, valvetrain rattle, mabye a little.
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07-05-2011, 09:25 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: ontario
Posts: 501
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TTG and Creeker thanks for the pointers...I'm give it a shot thx!
I realize now I'm not the only one, if I hear of feel something in the car my natural instinct is to fix it lol
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07-05-2011, 10:13 PM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,040
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 89-IC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by E30M42cab
Anyone? No, no, everyone. Show me a man that has a vert that doesn't rattle and squeek and I'll show you a liar.
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beuller...anyone see beuller...??? I agree with scott, unless the car had every bushing, component changed in it's entirety along with all the nuts and bolts that might have loosened over the years; then it is going to squeak. Anyone who says theirs doesn't has the stereo turned up to loud...LOL
Keep in mind the seats can also add to this.
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