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      06-06-2015, 08:08 PM   #1
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"Creaky" rear of roof. Any solutions?

I know E89 tops are prone to creaking and other noises, but I noticed today on a poorly surfaced twisty mountain road I'm beginning to hear more than I like coming from behind the drivers seat, possibly in the trunk where the hardware lives. Anyone have any advice?
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      06-08-2015, 01:48 AM   #2
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My very last creak turned out to be broken roof protector hinges.
Take a look at the two black plastic hinges. You may need to remove the protector to have a better look.
This was mine:


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      06-08-2015, 09:19 AM   #3
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Yes that hinge also broke in my car. And dealer lubricating seals helped too
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      06-08-2015, 11:29 AM   #4
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That's helpful; I'll check them the next time I can wrestle the car away from my wife (it's her DD).

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      06-08-2015, 02:34 PM   #5
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Lube the seals it works too.
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Lube the seals it works too.
Which seals?
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