Rear Window Squeak Fix

[dgoodhue]

I am ordering some parts (including fixing his rear window squeak) for a local Ty owner. On sytyauthorities parts list the parts listed are

http://home.swbell.net/loeryder/partbode.html

For fix, is that all I need for quantities?

BTW Jason, I like the updates that were done to parts section of sytyauthroity

 

[E-Rue]

Weatherstripping: rear window gate GM #15598163

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[Loeryder]

Thx Dave,

Its been awhile since I have done a fullout update, and I dont really have time to right now, so i just spread it out more.
Broke it up into sections so stuff is easier to find.


E is right, jsut replacing the weatherstripping tightens the whole back winodw significantly.
Others have seen worn hinges or latches create the noise.
New hinge pins and adjusting the latch a little would be #2 after the new weatherstripping.

Hope this helps,

 

[E-Rue]

i mean in addition to the other parts........ not in place of.

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[supersports10]

in a pinch i small amount of vasiline on the window weatherstripping quiets it down for 4-6 months

 

[mtb9192]

rear window noise fix

rear window noise fix

I wrap black electrical tape around the u shaped latching bracket and mine stops rattling for as long as it takes to cut through the tape with frequent openning and closing of the window. It last me 6 months with the last fix.

Don't wrap more than 2 or 3 revolutions of tape around the bracket or else it won't latch. Allot neater than using vasiline. Once it cuts through and starts rattling again take an x-acto knife and cut off the old tape and rewrap it. Your done for months of noise free driving.

 

[odium]

I replied to another window squeak post, but not this one yet. I applied a liberal amount of vaseline like supersports10 suggested and it got a lot squeakier for a few hours, but then the vaseline started to work it's way in to the weatherstripping and the squeak is totally gone now unless I torque the body on an insanely pitched road (my driveway for instance). It gives a small groan when I do that.

 

[Captain Morgan]

but then the vaseline started to work it's way in to the weatherstripping

thats actually not good at all. it used to be a "trick" to stop sunroofs from leaking, everyone would use petroleum jelly on the weatherstripping gasket, untill a few years down the road when it would leak worse and then they realized petroleum jelly weakens and breaks down rubber products.

 

[odium]

That's a few years down the road though...

Next time it starts squeaking, I guess I won't use a petroleum jelly product then. I'll try the electrical tape method instead.

 

[Boosted]

I had excellent luck removing my weatherstripping, and scrubbing the living shit out of it. Castrol super clean, stiff bristled brush, and I scrubbed the SOB clean, and hit it with a light coat of protectant. I havent heard a bit of noise since......

HTH.

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[ericguy320]

turn the radio up works good also :lol:

 

[GAShan]

3M makes a paste silicone. You brush it on and let it soak for a few hours. It flows out and you wipe down with a clean rag. Great for all the window and door gaskets. Part #08946 in a 8 oz can with a brush in the cap. No petroleum so it doesn't break down the rubber. Excellent for bringing old dry gaskets back to life.

 

[GM TURBO]

You can also buy spray white lithium grease. I know Dave is looking for a permanent fix - so parts might be the right solution.

I'm cheap - a can costs $3 - I've used it twice since the '04 Nats...Spray it where the lil U-bolt goes and you're good to go for 3-4 months depending on how much you drive.

 

[odium]

My rattle and squeak came back, so I adjusted the window latch all the way forward and it is snug enough now that it doesn't creak and squeak any more. Try that first.

 

[GAShan]

Finally found my squeak today. The two strikers for the rear gate were shot. One had no plastic left on the pin, the other had about 60% gone. Gate would move a little when driving making the window latch wiggle. No free play now and no noise. Credit goes to a friend who noticed the broken plastic on the one pin.

 

[dgoodhue]

Finally found my squeak today. The two strikers for the rear gate were shot. One had no plastic left on the pin, the other had about 60% gone. Gate would move a little when driving making the window latch wiggle. No free play now and no noise. Credit goes to a friend who noticed the broken plastic on the one pin.

I think that is the problem with Ty I mentioned above, Danny put a towel to wedge his tailgate and it is squeak free (the hinges while loose didn't do anything for the squeaks.)

 

[toolmann]

turn the radio up works good also :lol:

here at Merc.Benz,we like to refer to that as the NCM...

NCM = noise control module

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