srgolub

Just picked up a '96 coupe. Car is great except I have the dreaded windshield squeak - front and back - that I've read a bit about on this board.

A few questions:
1) Does using the rope fix actually work? Also, where exactly does the rope go? I peeled back the rubber molding from the windshield and there doesn't appear to be any space between the windshield and the frame to fit the rope.
2) Does replacing the windshield fix this problem?
3) I squirt some WD40 under the molding and this seems to help a bit. Is Pedro's better?

I love the car but the windshield squeaks over every single bump and it's driving me nuts. Thanks.

Monique

I solved my problem this way:

With a plastic tool, I lifted the rubber skirt and added a small quantity of gelatinous silicone between it and the matal work.

Use the stuff that does not dry.

Presto, job done. Took me an hour.

Good luck

srgolub

Thanks - did you put the silicone in the crack where the windshield and car body meet? Or just underneath the rubber molding on top of the crack. Thanks.

Monique

I applied it between the body and the underside of the rubber.

Worked great and prevents water from entering between the rubber and the body and causing rust.

You are up early!!

TCR

Where can I purchase the silicone?

Monique

I used the clear silicone sold in diving stores.

The usual purpose of the stuff is to stop minor leaks in dive masks. The applicator is small and you get less of a cleanup. FWIW

Good luck

JasonF

TCR -

Go to a local bike shop, or to www.performancebike.com and buy some Pedro's Ice Wax in the spray bottle. Many 993 owners have the squeaky windshield and have stopped the problem using Ice Wax. I get about 3-6 months of squeak-free driving with each application. Good luck.

srgolub

Jason - can you describe exactly where you sprayed the Ice Wax? Did you spray it just underneath the rubber windshield molding? Or did you spray it directly into the crack between the windshield and the car body? Thanks.

JasonF

Sometimes it's tough to pinpoint exactly where the creaks are coming from. To be safe, I'll gently pry the rubber windshield trim on both sides and liberally spray the ice wax from the top and the bottom, directly into the channel.

Once you have soaked the area really well, wait a few minutes for it to settle and repeat if necessary. Just be sure not to use a sharp object to pry the rubber up, lest you cut the trim. Try to use chopsticks or a plastic knife.

Our cars are very solid and tight as a drum, but they sure as heck don't seem that way when the windshield makes all that noise.