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996 Cab creaking hardtop

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You actually use the hardtop?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Guys, When I have the hardtop on I get a creaking noise coming from the hardtop while driving,is this normal ?? and is there a cure?? Thanks PJE 1999-996 Cab Silver :?:

POST 2Original post

Not sure if it is normal but mine creaks when the hardtop is on as well. I wince going down badly maintained roads...

POST 3Original post

I used to have some Porsche Dealer PDF files with information on sorting all sorts of rattles and noises with both the soft and hard top, i'll try to find them :?

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Creaking Hardtop Would be great if you can find them. Thanks PJE :thumb:

POST 5Original post

Mine does but silicone grease on all the joining places helps!!!

POST 6Original post

You actually use the hardtop? Shame on you! I havent ever used the hardtop but silicone spray thingy works well on most soft top related creaks so might help. You can buy it from Robert Dyas in the form of a spray can of "curtain rail lubricant". I guess I would also check that all the hard top fixings are on correctly and nice and secure.

POST 7Original post

always struck me it was just where the top met the body and when the car flexes over bad roads the rubber seals creak/groan with the movement. Hardtop has been sitting in my office since 1st weekend in March

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Creaking Hardtop Thanks Guys will give the silicone a go. :bye:

POST 9Original post

Got the files, plenty of good stuff in these. If you want a copy, send me a PM with your e-mail address and i'll send them over, cheers :thumbs:

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