Re: wind noise (and squeaks)

["Christopher Morgan" <cmor@home.net>]

Just to reiterate what's already been said.....

Wind noise is minimal on A3's (less than '90-'97 Passats) and if there is
any, it is most likely due to a missing body plug on the underside of the
car.  You can crawl on the ground and check out your car like the other
Chris did or you can just take it in.  The hardest part is getting the
correct plug.  The dealer may have a bulletin that details what holes should
be plugged and the part numbers for the appropriate plugs.

Door squeaks are common (both Jettas, '94 and '97, in my family were
afflicted), but easily and cheaply fixed, for the most part.  Take a look at
Don's page about the isolation tape and write the part number down (so the
parts guy knows exactly what you're talking about).  The tape is kind of
like thick scotch tape.  Put it along the inside top edges of the doors
where the doors, when closed (duh), meet the roof mouldings.  The roll
(about 6" more than needed to do a 4dr) costs something like $3.  It works.

-Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Insalaco <insalacosm@hotmail.com>
To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 4:53 PM
Subject: wind noise


>I'm still lovin my Green '97 GLX, but suddenly I've been experiencing
>some wind noise at speeds greater than 35 mph.  It sounds like it is
>coming from the top trailing edge of the front passenger door.  I have
>tried applying some weather stripping, but have had no luck pinpointing
>the problem area.
>Another frustrating sound is that rattling noise the Mexican assembled
>Jetta's have.  Some of the interior molding squeaks or rattles.  I was
>thinking of applying some silicone lube to the areas where the molding
>is in contact with other peaces, but thought a cleaner method might be
>out there.
>If anybody is aware of any solution to these problems or has any tips on
>investigating the source of the problem, I'd really appreciate some
>info.  The winter months are here so I can't mask the embarrassing
>sounds by having the sunroof open any more; although I do have a nice
>sub in the trunk.  This is the only complaint I've had with my 2nd VW
>and it's already got 34K miles.
>Thanks
>Steve
>
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