How to Fix a Noisy Removable Top on a C6 Corvette Coupe

[@billkohler6292]

I tried all the suggested items to silence my top but nothing worked. I finally fixed it. I picked up two SS flat washers 5/16. $0.68 remove the top and then remove the front cone shaped pins from the removeable top. Reattached them with the two flat washers. The noise comes from those pins not being fully inserted into their cone shaped holes. Possibly too much rubber weather stripping prevents the pins from being fully inserted. Presto, no more noise.

[@jwb4bb]

Interesting. I’ve read that there are supposed to be orings around the base which might somehow help the noise as well. I just bought my 2011 Grand Sport and it has some kind of foam tape wrapped around the cone shaped pins, as if someone tried to fix this problem a different way. So tonight I found an article and it said to slide a 5/32 snap ring into the gap on the roller. I did this and it’s helped greatly. Only cost $2.47!

[@TheEdshemery]

Just bought my first Vette, a 2013. Roof was super squeaky. I followed this guidance and worked like a champ! Thanks for taking the time to pass this on. One note... I bought an alternate weatherstrip lubricant made by Precision, part number PRP 0075. It’s was $15 vs. $80 for the GM part number called out here.

[@stanleysirskywalker4904]

Any update on what you did, what you've added/changed since last time? O rings sources?

[@alexralston22]

Would vasoline work for a dollar?! Hahah

[@Cujucuyo]

@@alexralston22 If you want tacky weatherstrip, sure.

[@williamhicks2763]

I did the same thing, following theses instructions, with a 2015 and haven’t had a problem in 8 months. Worked perfectly.

[@Foxtrot_EW]

@@alexralston22 Actually Vaseline does work because I've been using it for years!

[@JBsC6]

Guys I followed your advice and my top no longer makes any noise. Thank you Paul and Brittany!

[@monfor5]

I love how the dude has New Balance shoes, just for good measure... In seriousness, great vid!

[@sallyhoskin9248]

Thank you Thank you Thank you! We followed your directions explicitly and it WORKED!

[@rwrobs777]

Dealership said this P/N 3634770 is discontinued.

[@808_vette2]

Worked for me. The GM Weatherstrip Lubricant is very pricey but it worked so I guess it was worth it. Thank you!

[@sink61]

Clean really well removing any lubricant or other products that may have been used then apply generous amounts of baby powder to all rubber trim on the panel and car. My C6 is squeak free since I did this.

[@znarfoal694]

Amazing vlog and will do to get rid of the noise. Thanks for sharing and will update you soon and for sure it will be noise free

[@marcuspidek2273]

Good, thorough advice. Thanks very much.

[@raullong8590]

Thank you 🙏 for this video ,very easy to understand .Thanks to your step by step video . Greatly appreciated 👍

[@charliegilg5756]

Now go back and do the rear hatch. I have a '92 C4, and KZbin decided to play your video after one I had chosen about the top hold downs. But I do appreciate your advice. I had already planned to buy a ( toothpaste style ) tube of lubricant, but now I'm going to pick up the dielectric as well. Thanks, and happy motoring!

[@RESET1776]

Really? This isn't anywhere near a top adjustment on a C6... Sorry, but this video is nothing more then a basic top maintenance. I found the only way I could get mine adjusted and noise free was using the only adjuster on the top ( the one never covered in this video ) and that would be the rear hook. It's not rocket science for adjusting the tension of the hook. Simply loosen the set nut, turn the hook in a turn, and try latching it. Repeat this one turn at a time until you get necessary tension for the rear hook to do it's job. Then tighten the set nut & your good. I had to do this one both my solid & glass tops after the first year on the road and it took away all the noise I had been dealing with.

[@avflyguy]

Paying *$80 bucks* is crazy. Just make sure all the rubber everywhere (even in the grooves) is squeaky (no pun) clean, then apply any silicone based rubber conditioner - allow to set for a bit, wipe off any excess, which there really should be none anyway, and put the top back on. I have been using *Aerospace 303 products* on all the vettes I've had over the last 25 years.... Also, FORGET using that nasty ass di-electric grease. Guaranteed dust collector. Use a cloth and apply some spray lithium grease Not WD40. wipe off residue, then you're done until you hear it squeaking again.

[@galadrhim1]

This didn't work for me when I tried it a few years ago. The final solution was a lot simpler. Install an 'E clip' (I think 5/16") on each front handle pin. You don't even have to take the top off. Just open the latch, press the e clip in place and close. Instant quiet! The solution was proposed on corvetteforum by a former GM engineer.

[@galadrhim1]

BTW, I haven't had to touch the top since installing the e clips over 3 years ago. 100% silent ever since. The noise came from the front handles shifting left and right as the load would shift during left/right transitions. Both types of handles make the noise. The e clips keep the handles from moving at all.

[@Cor430vette]

+Matrim Cauthon Your corvette must be an older C6 because I think in 2010+ they came out with new targa top rollers and the eclip does not work on them..

[@War-pw9kx]

Where do I get e clips?

[@keithtedford1]

@@War-pw9kx Any decent hardware store will have them. Home Hardware had ours. Should be tell GM or let them figure it out themselves?

[@War-pw9kx]

I got them and it worked perfect completely quite now

[@Foxtrot_EW]

Outstanding video!!!

[@asylumhandicrafts]

Going to try this, I just bought a c6 and I have some unknown squeeking noise. Couldnt figure out where it was coming from. Perhaps it's from the top. Thanks for the informative video:)

[@504S]

Did this work for you ?

[@fatiredflyer]

It appears that Weatherstrip lubricant #3634770 has been discontinued. Can you advise for a similar product?

[@MT_53]

Can someone do me a favor and give me a little more precise info on where the "e" clip goes?? Thanks!

[@rickc519]

The GM part mentioned 3634770 appears to be discontinued and not available.

[@williamhicks2763]

Yeah, what’s up with that? I did this 8 months ago and solved my problem. Was thinking about using the conditioner on some other cars and can’t find my bottle. Would like to know what GM is using now.

[@rondail5675]

Info like this is great. Thanks. Looking forward to more like this.

[@keithtedford1]

I installed the "E" clips on mine about two months ago. The squeaks were immediately gone and haven't returned. Such a simple solution and any hardware store will have the "E" clips.

[@MT_53]

Keith, can you please be a little more precise as to exactly where you placed the "e" clip? Thanks!!

[@Austin-rb9zu]

How many times has this guy called crime stoppers?

[@WhiteZ50Won]

Great video until the end where you slam the hatch. Huge pet peeve of mine to never drop it closed like that. The corvettes have a motorized system where if you softly drop it from maybe 6 inches it pulls it closed the rest of the way for you. I think it has to do with cabin pressure because if your doors are closed and windows up you have to drop it from a little further for it to work properly. Maybe its just me but im sure there are other owners who feel the same.

[@C6Fever]

just you

[@jimmbbo]

303 Rubber Seal Protectant works the same but much less costly

[@Zmbiekiller-gn3sc]

I have a c5, just use rubber conditioners on the rubber and keep it clean mine is quiet and I swap tops all the time mine has the glass and the painted roof,looks like two different cars jut condition the rubbers

[@tommyhorn8696]

My 2008 top pops and makes cracking sounds constantly. I was told by GM that the only way to fix it is to replace the latches with the new upgraded latches.

[@kevinwilliams2275]

My 2008 makes no noise but it started to leak. Damn

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Has anyone had problems with that rear latch? Mine just isn't working now for some reason. I'm going to check it, after watching this video. The top goes on, the two front ones lock, but the rear one doesn't do anythong....I don't know what happened to it...:-( I have a 2013 Grand Sport

[@jamesburroughs6971]

Wouldn't this also apply for the C5?

[@applejacks971]

Brittany just kind of stands there and looks pretty...and I'm ok with that :)

[@britishaladdin9959]

this worked for me thank you.

[@jesussierra924]

WD-40 and torque to specs nothing fancy dielectric grease is for electrical contacts! The top moves specially at high speeds

[@BlaqViper]

Great Info!

[@MrMikepaniora]

when I move to the states, I'm buying a c6 corvette,..thanks

[@alihussain1097]

Mike Paniora

[@lilasmaragd2343]

can i use a silicone spray on rubber moldings

[@ogk9678]

Brittany can work on my Vettes anytime!

[@VIPK9]

ok....

[@dsicher123]

Thanks!!

[@Altavilla22Mike]

I had my 2006 Corvette Since 2007 and the roof squeaked on hot days non-stop since day 1, I tried everything to fix it and nothing was a permanent fix. Now I just only drive it with the roof off and only pop the roof on if I get caught in a sudden downpour.

[@4drturbo85]

Well after this video you can drive it with the roof on

[@henrygabriel910]

10.47 0f video, we usually use something but in this particular case we don't have any? Also the word obviously is continually used. Obvious to who?

[@curtiskennedy4690]

3634770 Lube is NLA from GMPD.

[@wes_rankin]

Thank you!!!

[@GaryE2k]

Where do you get the "E" clips or can you tell me more about them?

[@searaydrivingguy]

on my c4 i wd40 my back top hinge

[@patricklorraine9951]

I just learned something about my corvette transmission

[@wkeil1981]

This guy should be selling shammies

[@rogerstech71]

This is stupid out 2 small rubber grommets on the 2 pins that's all

[@melroset-top9139]

Please don't coat your rubber with this shit! It pisses your wife off when she eventually bumps into it with her nice dinner clothes. It will also get all over your hands whenever you take the roof off. Doesn't make sense anyways, rubber on rubber does not cause creaks. This is GM selling you shit you do not need. You may put a stingy amount on the pins and latch hook but any grease will work. Also we have worked on thousands of these roofs and never encountered a loose pin. You can check them, but these frames are magnesium, do not overtighten and strip the threads. Start addressing these noises by replacing your front o-rings on the front locating pins with new ones or larger ones or even doubling them up. Next if you have the early style latch with the roller type bushing, get rid of them and replace with the later fixed block style. These two things will fix 90% of the noise issues.

[@JamesJones-xb8bx]

Dah

[@gixxergarry]

Did nothing. Nadda. Zero

[@panzerwaffen2873]

Gorgeous blonde