Porsche 1972 911 Workshop Manual page 678

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T A R G A ROOF A D J U S T M E N T S
G e n e r a l
If wind noise or creaking should occur in a Targa roof due to changed position, the following adjustments
Creaking Noises
1. Remove folding top. Check front and rear tensioning rails for proper alignment, adjust i f necessary.
Check roof lochs, tighten retaining screws
2.
Check hinges, removing pins i f loose: worn pins should be replaced.
3 .
Grease hinges lightly.
Check front locating pins for wear, replacing if necessary.
4.
Check weatherstrip at windshield and roll bar ends, replacing if damaged or flattened.
5 .
NOTE
Lightly coat weatherstrip with glycerine during the winter season
If moulding strips in windshield frame show pressure marks, meaning improper tolerances at the
6 .
convertible top, straighten the strip with a piece o f hardwood, or remove strip and rework top sur-
face across windshield frame.
Wind Noises
Check convertible top for proper seating. Readjust i f it protrudes above the windshield frame or roll
2.
3 .
Readjust proof side seal if necessary.
4.
bend the rounded sides).
Install convertible top and check positioning, readjusting door window frames if necessary.
5.
Top Billows Out
The convertible top may billow out a high speeds with the fan on and windows closed (pressure in pas-
senger compartment).
Remedy:
Move rear support pin upward on convertible top
Check rear hinges, removing hinge pins i f loose; worn hinge pins should be replaced. Grease hin-
2.
ges lightly.
If high pressure is exerted on the gasket at the LASTIK supports (roll bar), take gasket out o f the
3.
supports and cut the base down as required. Glue it in place and secure with plastic rivets.
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