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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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Squeaking blisters/louvers need help!

So I mounted my louvers or blisters the black ones they were brand new from classic industries GM ones. And they are making a really bad squeaking noise. When I take them off and drive with just the hood no sound. So it's te blisters.

Do you use rtv or a glue ?
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Re: Squeaking blisters/louvers need help!

Use neither. You over tightened them when installing. Try to loosen the mounting hardware. Be sure to keep them tight, just not overtight.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Re: Squeaking blisters/louvers need help!

Ok thank you. Ya I did them pretty tight I guess too tight
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Re: Squeaking blisters/louvers need help!

If that doesn't work try nylon or rubber washers...
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Re: Squeaking blisters/louvers need help!

So I loosened all the screws and my louvers are still squeaking !!!

What should i do
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Re: Squeaking blisters/louvers need help!

try nylon or rubber washers...
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Re: Squeaking blisters/louvers need help!

K checking out napa tmrw see if they have something I can use/try

Thank you
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