Squeaky Windshield Fixed!
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Squeaky Windshield Fixed!
I've always been pleased that my windshield never made the infamous "squeaky" noise and delayed replacing it , despite horrendous etching, until it was completely broken. Once it was replaced, despite extreme care on the part of the tech, it made the noise. He was ready to pull it off and try again when I suggested we try the Porsche urethane foam that you can pack in behind the rubber trim(I had gotten some years ago, just in case). He was very skeptical, but agreed we had nothing to lose. We filled all the space we could, including double thickness in areas that permitted it. It was completely successful and he got the part # so he could stock some foam from now on.
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Do you happen to have those part numbers? I had my windshield replaced a few months ago and I haven't noticed any squeaking until recently, perhaps because it's been a little cooler.
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-Jeff
'97 993tt
TIA.
-Jeff
'97 993tt
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Originally Posted by 911/Q45
I suggested we try the Porsche urethane foam that you can pack in behind the rubber trim(I had gotten some years ago, just in case). He was very skeptical, but agreed we had nothing to lose. We filled all the space we could, including double thickness in areas that permitted it. It was completely successful and he got the part # so he could stock some foam from now on.
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I discussed this at length with my apparently quite knowledgable glass tech. He cautioned that it's conjecture, as he knows we fixed it but can't be sure we know what was wrong. His best guess is that the plastic trim that surrounds the windshield as part of the assembly rubs against the rubber trim piece that fits into the plastic. The windshield constantly moves while driving, as it "floats" on the urethane caulk that always stays flexible. Evidently the packing that we add to the gap in there makes the connection between plastic and rubber just enough firmer to stop the squeak.
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Just ordered the urethane foam with the part number given above and got back rubber cell moulding NOT the urethane foam cartridge- this rubber cell is what my porsche techs have been using with it coated with slicone! Whats up here-
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It should be about 12' of grey urethane solid tubing about the diameter of a pencil. I wouldn't coat it with silicone, as you want it to stay in place and keep things from rubbing and squeaking.
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Originally Posted by rmauro
Just ordered the urethane foam with the part number given above and got back rubber cell moulding NOT the urethane foam cartridge- this rubber cell is what my porsche techs have been using with it coated with slicone! Whats up here-
