RE: can't stand my jetta right now

[Brian Wanamaker <bwanamaker@sofsol.com>]

I used to have lots of trouble with this sqeaking and creaking in my 98 GLX.
Anything that twisted the frame a little, like uneven road surfaces,
potholes, RR tracks, fast turns, etc. made it squeak. Since I started
applying a silicone product to the door gaskets AND greasing the door latch
and strike mechanisms with petroleum jelly, the noise has nearly stopped. I
have to add more silicone every couple months. Actually, the silicone
product has nothing to do with cars. It is a very thin, non-greasy,
food-grade aerosol spray made by the Kold Draft company to coat the plates
in ice makers so the ice cubes release properly. I just spray some on a rag
and wipe it on. It's VERY slippery! I made the mistake of getting some on my
kitchen floor once. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Ng, Kevin (Bank of America Commercial Finance)
[mailto:kevin.ng@bankofamericacf.com]
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 11:00 AM
To: 'jettaglx@igtc.com'
Subject: RE: can't stand my jetta right now


Gummipflege is a GREAT product--really restores faded, dried, cracked rubber
to practically new--however, it won't help with the squeaking. 

BTW the part # for the isolation tape is AKL 433-012-04.
Kevin


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Steve Nash [SMTP:nashflr@erols.com]
> Sent:	Friday, August 25, 2000 9:35 AM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Re: can't stand my jetta right now
> 
> Go to the BMW dealer parts counter and buy a tube of the rubber care
> product.  I use it all the time and it works.  Its call Gummiphlege.  I'm
> sure I misspelled it but its close.  Costs about $8.00.
> 
> Steve Nash
> 
> >  Second short problem:
> >   all four of my doors have been making the most annoying rubbery
> > squeaking noises you could ever imagine.  I am pretty sure the noise is
> > coming from the weather stripping for each door.  sounds like the door
> > is just moving tiny amounts when I go over pumps, causing the rubber to
> > squeak against the paint.  OK,  SO How Can I Get Rid Of It.  I have
> > tried everything I can imagine.  cleaning the crap out out it, rubber
> > protectants, I even tried a little baby powder on the rubber.  I'm going
> > to go mad, if I don't get it figured out.
> >  PLEASE H E L P !
> > Jeremy
> >
> > ..And now!  For the ultimate driving experience!..
> >