Date:         Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:03:42 -0400
Reply-To:     neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA>
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From:         neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
Comments: To: s kraning <CaratTop90@CHARTER.NET>
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--- s kraning <CaratTop90@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> Neil -
> Interesting DIY fix for the window. Any thoughts on
> what to do about the
> driver's side vent that does the same thing? If I
> press the vent window in
> whilst driving, the squeeling/ wind noise will stop.
> I don't think the same
> weather stripping technique would work there (I've
> tried something similar.)
> Coincidentally, there is a small dent on the sheet
> metal of the d/s door
> near the mirror (from the p/o)...wonder if this is
> significant?


Hmm......

I guess weather stripping is too thick. BTW, there are
different guages (2 that I've seen).

If replacing w/new rubber isn't an option or isn't
needed, your latch might have too much play in it. Try
shimming a piece of paper or thin cardboard between
latch where it closes against metal frame. (are all
the screws tight?)  You could try the paper/cardboard
at various spots between rubber and window itself. The
dent? Might be affecting the (for lack of better term)
window pivot thus affecting alignment of vent window
in question. Hard to say  w/o seeing..... i.e. how big
is dent blah blah.... likely just worn out rubber


Cheers.


Neil Nicholson.
1981 air cooled Westfalia.
Cheap-o web site:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/tubanick/welcomewesty.html

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