Driver Door Rubbing/Noise
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I think it's definetely happens more when it's cold...it makes sense...
I sprayed WD-40 on a cloth and wiped the seals...this was almost a week ago and there is no noise..
What I found interesting is I mentioned it to the dealer and he mentioned that they have done that on vehicles in the past to fix the noise...but they proceeded to replace the window seal and body seal, adjust the door, adjust the latch..this process took 6 weeks and they knew about lubricating the seals...gimme a break!
Again, excellent find...thank you!
I will be lubricating the seals after my next car wash..
I sprayed WD-40 on a cloth and wiped the seals...this was almost a week ago and there is no noise..
What I found interesting is I mentioned it to the dealer and he mentioned that they have done that on vehicles in the past to fix the noise...but they proceeded to replace the window seal and body seal, adjust the door, adjust the latch..this process took 6 weeks and they knew about lubricating the seals...gimme a break!
Again, excellent find...thank you!
I will be lubricating the seals after my next car wash..
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It worked, nuff said. One issue to concur, we all know what that is. For those who don't
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What an excellent find for me! I have the SAME problem with my drivers door and it is driving me batty! I can use WD-40 but it will only last a day and the noise comes back. I am going to Pep Boys tomorrow and buy that Silicone grease. Thanks for the information. What a neat forum!
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Originally posted by jrcase
. I am going to Pep Boys tomorrow and buy that Silicone grease.
. I am going to Pep Boys tomorrow and buy that Silicone grease.
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It doesn't have to be that brand, any silicone grease will do. It just happened to be the one they carried in the store. Try an auto parts place. The should have it. I think one of the uses is for sealing moisture out of spark plug boots.
I have had it on there since a week after Thanksgiving. One application and that was it. The WD40 spray would only last a few days. Less if you washed the truck. I wash mine at LEAST once a week some times twice weekly, depending on weather, and the one application is still working.
Hope this helps---Bob
It doesn't have to be that brand, any silicone grease will do. It just happened to be the one they carried in the store. Try an auto parts place. The should have it. I think one of the uses is for sealing moisture out of spark plug boots.
I have had it on there since a week after Thanksgiving. One application and that was it. The WD40 spray would only last a few days. Less if you washed the truck. I wash mine at LEAST once a week some times twice weekly, depending on weather, and the one application is still working.
Hope this helps---Bob
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Ford Motor has an product it distributes called "Silicone Lubricant" and it comes in a 8 oz. tube. Here's what the product uses are list on tube:
Helps to elimate squeaks and helps to prevent freezing and sticking of rubber weatherstripping on hoods,truck lids,doors and windows.
Lubricates window channels.
Helps keep battery terminals and case clean-minimizes corrosion-prolongs battery life.
I tried it and it stops the rubbing sound on my 03 Expy.
Fred
Helps to elimate squeaks and helps to prevent freezing and sticking of rubber weatherstripping on hoods,truck lids,doors and windows.
Lubricates window channels.
Helps keep battery terminals and case clean-minimizes corrosion-prolongs battery life.
I tried it and it stops the rubbing sound on my 03 Expy.
Fred
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Originally posted by Vernon_04_Expy
Let me know what brand grease you buy. I bought a silicon lubricant in a spray bottle at Pepboys and it lasted a few days. The grease ExpyBob used is not available here on the west coast. I searched the company's website and the farthest west it sells it is Texas. I might have to try Home Depot or something.
Let me know what brand grease you buy. I bought a silicon lubricant in a spray bottle at Pepboys and it lasted a few days. The grease ExpyBob used is not available here on the west coast. I searched the company's website and the farthest west it sells it is Texas. I might have to try Home Depot or something.
At first I lubed up all the seals I saw and did a test drive and the noise was still there, then I realised I missed the one that was actually making the noise! It is the very top seal. It is thin and harder than the other seals. If you look close, you can see white rub marks where the door has been rubbing up against the seal. I will be extremely happy if this is a long term cure. The WD-40 just did not last more than a day. This silicone grease is really thick and it is hard to come off your hands, so I expect it will indeed last.
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Originally posted by jrcase
I bought a product called 'Dielectric Tune-Up Grease' by Permatex at Pep Boys and I worked like a charm!
I bought a product called 'Dielectric Tune-Up Grease' by Permatex at Pep Boys and I worked like a charm!
Thanks!!
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From: Manila
Originally posted by jrcase
I bought a product called 'Dielectric Tune-Up Grease' by Permatex at Pep Boys and I worked like a charm!
At first I lubed up all the seals I saw and did a test drive and the noise was still there, then I realised I missed the one that was actually making the noise! It is the very top seal. It is thin and harder than the other seals. If you look close, you can see white rub marks where the door has been rubbing up against the seal. I will be extremely happy if this is a long term cure. The WD-40 just did not last more than a day. This silicone grease is really thick and it is hard to come off your hands, so I expect it will indeed last.
I bought a product called 'Dielectric Tune-Up Grease' by Permatex at Pep Boys and I worked like a charm!
At first I lubed up all the seals I saw and did a test drive and the noise was still there, then I realised I missed the one that was actually making the noise! It is the very top seal. It is thin and harder than the other seals. If you look close, you can see white rub marks where the door has been rubbing up against the seal. I will be extremely happy if this is a long term cure. The WD-40 just did not last more than a day. This silicone grease is really thick and it is hard to come off your hands, so I expect it will indeed last.
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Originally posted by general124
Isn't the 'Dielectric tune-up grease' very much different from 'Dielectric Connector grease' ? The first doesn't say it's a silicone, the latter does. Which should i use?
Isn't the 'Dielectric tune-up grease' very much different from 'Dielectric Connector grease' ? The first doesn't say it's a silicone, the latter does. Which should i use?
It looks like pure silicone, btw.