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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Squeaky T-tops

I have a right T-top on my 92 camaro and it squeaks in a couple places. When it is on it squeakes in the far left forward side(the part where the handle is) and the right forward side just near the metal strip (oppisite side of the handle).

I just drive down the road and they squeak. Is there any way to fix this problem?
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 01:04 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 04:31 AM
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sounds like the seals squeakin.try wax on your seals,this will cure it.
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 08:31 AM
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That might, but I'm sure SFCs will help tremendously.
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 08:40 AM
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Well, I have Alston weld-in SFC's and an Edelbrock STB on my 88 IROC and I still have squeaks from my t-tops. Not as bad as they used to be, but still there. I just might try the wax thing. Any certian kind of wax to use?
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 01:06 PM
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I used what I had laying around.I know it worked for a week.A week after applying it I sold the car.I dont know how long this will last, but I know it worked for me!
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 08:00 PM
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try some sort of spray on lubricant.. also make sure the screws are nice and tight on the t-tops..
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 09:54 PM
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what do u spray on, the rubber gasket around the t-top frame? i have the same problem, especially when road is bumpy...also my driver's door requires a lot of force to close, i know u have to slam hard, but i gotta do it REALLY hard now to have it close completely, my dad said i need a new pin? any ideas?
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 10:00 PM
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Yeap, do a search for "sagging doors" and you will get your answer. I should be doing my within the next month or so.
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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Originally posted by 1989TransAm
my dad said i need a new pin?
He is right.
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