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It there a way to adjust the top on my 996 Convertible?

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YOUR RESEARCHIt there a way to adjust the top on my 996 Convertible?

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It is probably best to replace the seal and then see if you still have a rattle.
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Tighten clearances by adding felt

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If it is at the windshield frame you can try to tighten the clearances by adding felt to the areas that rattle.
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It is probably best to replace the seal and then see if you still have a rattle.
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It there a way to adjust the top on my 996 Convertible?

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If it is at the windshield frame you can try to tighten the clearances by adding felt to the areas that rattle.
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I have a 2001 911 carrera 996 convertible.. when the top is up it rattles when roads are rough. It there a way to adjust it? __________________ This post was auto-generated based upon a question asked on our tech article page here:

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Those cars do rattle, the first step is to find the source of the rattle. If it is at the windshield frame you can try to tighten the clearances by adding felt to the areas that rattle. Usually the seal that seals the top against the windshield collapses, and then the rattles begin. It is probably best to replace the seal and then see if you still have a rattle. The adjustment shouldn't go out once it is adjusted. Chances are something is worn and should be replaced. - Casey

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