Vert window creaking.

Midgad · 01-03-2009, 09:52 AM

Guess maybe I should expect this with the vert, but does anyone else notice a creaking sound while driving, where the vert top contacts the top of the window?

Seems to worsen with cold weather, and gets better when the car heats up a bit. Also more noticable on rough roads. Also anything I might be able to apply to the rubber gasket to reduce the noise?

As said, thinking maybe this is a creak that it
indigenous with vert ownership?!

Thanks for the input.

boxerdog · 01-03-2009, 10:39 AM

I have the same problem but not a solution.

warmtoes · 01-03-2009, 10:46 AM

It's been very cold up here in Vancouver (constantly below freezing) and I haven't noticed any window creaking at all. I would definitely take it in and have them look at it.

Tom K. · 01-03-2009, 11:04 AM

No gasket problems on my 128i vert - I strongly recommend using Gummi Pflege every 6 months or so.

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-...are-stick.html

Tom

BlackjackMulligan · 01-03-2009, 01:17 PM

I treat my rubber seals with silicon lubricant every once in a while. It helps with squeaking/creaking.

Leilani · 01-03-2009, 01:21 PM

I'm in a warmer climate and still @ <200 miles...but I haven't experienced any creaking yet.

Rawhide · 01-03-2009, 06:03 PM

Cold climate and no creaking here.

Bye Bye GTI · 01-03-2009, 06:48 PM

Silicone can break down the rubber on the seals. Its best to use a product that doesn't contain silicone - and there aren't that many out there.

BMW discontinued gummifledge a few years ago as apparently it did contain some silicone.

They have a new product sold under part number 83 23 0 309 627 called carbaflo. It is a teflon based lubricant that costs approx $60 for a small bottle.

There is also another product that can be used called Krytox that is sold by the different car manufacturers. GM has it for the best price but I recently had a tough time finding it here in Alberta. Just ordered a bottle from a saturn dealership in edmonton. Hoping that it will cure my window creak on the passenger side.

Here are some threads I saved from other boards with further info on this if you are interested.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2819603

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3087297

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f...inching-47896/

http://mydrive.roadfly.com/blog/TLK/643/

Bringinthewolf · 01-03-2009, 07:17 PM

I haven't driven my 1'er in almost a month but my seal was creaking off and on for the entire month of November.

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Midgad Free Skier 28 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe, 6MT, M-Sports Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LI,NY iTrader: (0)	Vert window creaking. Guess maybe I should expect this with the vert, but does anyone else notice a creaking sound while driving, where the vert top contacts the top of the window? Seems to worsen with cold weather, and gets better when the car heats up a bit. Also more noticable on rough roads. Also anything I might be able to apply to the rubber gasket to reduce the noise? As said, thinking maybe this is a creak that it indigenous with vert ownership?! Thanks for the input.
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	It's been very cold up here in Vancouver (constantly below freezing) and I haven't noticed any window creaking at all. I would definitely take it in and have them look at it. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	No gasket problems on my 128i vert - I strongly recommend using Gummi Pflege every 6 months or so. http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-...are-stick.html Tom
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Leilani Private First Class 17 Rep 124 Posts Drives: '08 Crimson Red 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I'm in a warmer climate and still @ <200 miles...but I haven't experienced any creaking yet. __________________ 2008 128i Convertible Crimson Red - Black Top - Savannah Beige Boston Leather - Gray Poplar Trim Step - Premium - Sport - Cold Weather - Navigation - Comfort Access - Xenon - iPod/USB
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Bye Bye GTI Private First Class 8 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	Silicone can break down the rubber on the seals. Its best to use a product that doesn't contain silicone - and there aren't that many out there. BMW discontinued gummifledge a few years ago as apparently it did contain some silicone. They have a new product sold under part number 83 23 0 309 627 called carbaflo. It is a teflon based lubricant that costs approx $60 for a small bottle. There is also another product that can be used called Krytox that is sold by the different car manufacturers. GM has it for the best price but I recently had a tough time finding it here in Alberta. Just ordered a bottle from a saturn dealership in edmonton. Hoping that it will cure my window creak on the passenger side. Here are some threads I saved from other boards with further info on this if you are interested. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2819603 http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3087297 http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f...inching-47896/ http://mydrive.roadfly.com/blog/TLK/643/
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Bringinthewolf 1 for the road 20 Rep 780 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	I haven't driven my 1'er in almost a month but my seal was creaking off and on for the entire month of November. __________________ "So the question is — do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?"
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