Window / Roof

[maxm]

Hi again...here are some more questions.....abaut the old -97

1. Window on drivers side. At the speed of abaut 90 m/h the wind makes very much noice. I think there is a way to adjust the window. How do i do that ??

2. On bumpy roads the roof is "making" noice. It is like it is not tight enoff. How do i fix thath ??

Max M

 

[tomls1]

the roof problem is an easy one. i had the same problem when i bought my c5 a few months ago. the tension on the front handles needs to be increased so the roof has a tighter fit. pop off the little plastic pieces on each handle and that will reveal a hole big enough to stick a screw driver through. allign the hole with the bolt that adjusts the tension and tighten it (i can't remember what kind or size screw it is since i'm at work and the car is all the way in the parking lot). i basically tightened it a little at a time until i got the right tension and the problem was solved. over time, it'll loosen again and you'll probably have to go through the process again...it takes less then 10 minutes. good luck!!!

 

[maxm]

Thanx sigshooter. I will giv it a try tomorrow. It is an anojing litle "squeek"

 

[maxm]

Hi....Got the roof fixed. Easy wen you know how to do it. Enything abaut the adjustment of the window. I found two hols under the door and in the fronthole is something like an adjustment. Any ideas ??
Max M

 

[tomls1]

not really sure what to do about the window. i just ran out to the garage and i see the holes that you are referring to. however, i don't know what they do.

i'd try searching the forums for window adjustments and see what you can find. i've found that to be quite helpful in the past. best of luck.

 

[maxm]

I did that, nothing usefull there. Think i have to drive slower. Thanx for the help.
Max

 

[vetu4ya]

I had previously posted a fairly detailed adjustment procedure for both your problems. I'm not sure if the site can be searched for posts by VETU4YA. If you can't find it, I'll repeat the post.

 

[maxm]

Yes...please repet the post. I did not find it.
Max

 

[vetu4ya]

Roof Adjustment
I looked up your problem in my '99 shop manual which describes the following adjustments:
Adjust rear striker to ensure locator pins are fully seated.
Coarse ajustment - loosen rear striker bolts and move striker forward.
Fine Adjustment - loosen set screw and turn hook 1 turn at a time.
Front Striker
Coarse adjustment - loosen striker mounting bolts and reposition up or down
Fine adjustment - loosen striker outboard bolt, slightly loosen inboard bolt and pivot striker bracket up or down on inboard bolt.

Good luck!

Window Adjustment
Blackbelt, if thr top of your window doesn't contact the weatherstrip, you need to adjust the window "tip-in".

Tools: #6 inverted Torx Socket
-Raise the window to the top
-Remove the large access plug under of front of the door.
-Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut
-Remove the reflector lens from the trim panel
-Loosen the jack screw jam nut
-Turn the jack screw CCW to tip the window inward (1 turn = 0.04 inches at the top of the window)
-Tighten the jack screw jam nut
-Lower the window
-Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut

The above is on page 8-1189 of the GM service manual if you can get one.

 

[maxm]

Thanx again for your help. I am looking for a manual for the -97. I think it´s hard to live without it.
Max

 

[maxm]

Did the window adjustment this afternon. Tok me 20 min for both sides. Upp to 110 m/h it´s OK then it gets a litle noisy. I´m glad for your help. Thanx again
Max