Screaming windows?
Screaming windows?
12-13-2011, 05:56 PM
#1
Everytime i drive i get this squealing noise from the doors, i usually crack the windows down a little a it stops.
it sounds like its coming from the top most corner of the driver side door and not sure where on the passenger side.
is this the door seals that are shot and need to be replaced?
I would like some info before i start spending a lot of money on seals
Purplecomputer
12-13-2011, 05:56 PM #1This problem has been going on for a while now and its been getting worse!
Everytime i drive i get this squealing noise from the doors, i usually crack the windows down a little a it stops.
it sounds like its coming from the top most corner of the driver side door and not sure where on the passenger side.
is this the door seals that are shot and need to be replaced?
I would like some info before i start spending a lot of money on seals
12-13-2011, 05:58 PM
#2
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
12-13-2011, 05:58 PM #2Haha Im glad Im not the only one with this problem!!
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
12-13-2011, 05:59 PM
#3
(12-13-2011, 05:58 PM)sassparilla_kid Haha Im glad Im not the only one with this problem!!
me too! Its like having a small child scream in your ear non stop while your driving!
Purplecomputer
12-13-2011, 05:59 PM #3(12-13-2011, 05:58 PM)sassparilla_kid Haha Im glad Im not the only one with this problem!!
me too! Its like having a small child scream in your ear non stop while your driving!
12-13-2011, 06:06 PM
#4
Duct-tape the door crack and climb in through the passenger side and drive it and see if it still makes the noise. If it still makes the noise, duct-tape the top of the window where it goes into the top of the door frame.
This should isolate the problem.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
12-13-2011, 06:06 PM #4My doors are noise-free.
Duct-tape the door crack and climb in through the passenger side and drive it and see if it still makes the noise. If it still makes the noise, duct-tape the top of the window where it goes into the top of the door frame.
This should isolate the problem.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
12-13-2011, 06:11 PM
#5
(12-13-2011, 06:06 PM)JustPassinThru My doors are noise-free.
Duct-tape the door crack and climb in through the passenger side and drive it and see if it still makes the noise. If it still makes the noise, duct-tape the top of the window where it goes into the top of the door frame.
This should isolate the problem.
I was looking for a more professional and permanent result...one that dosnt require duct tape
Purplecomputer
12-13-2011, 06:11 PM #5(12-13-2011, 06:06 PM)JustPassinThru My doors are noise-free.
Duct-tape the door crack and climb in through the passenger side and drive it and see if it still makes the noise. If it still makes the noise, duct-tape the top of the window where it goes into the top of the door frame.
This should isolate the problem.
I was looking for a more professional and permanent result...one that dosnt require duct tape
12-13-2011, 06:16 PM
#6
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
12-13-2011, 06:16 PM #6I am not saying the duct tape is the solution; I am merely suggesting that it may help you diagnose whether the problem is the door seal or the window seal.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
12-13-2011, 06:18 PM
#7
(12-13-2011, 06:16 PM)JustPassinThru I am not saying the duct tape is the solution; I am merely suggesting that it may help you diagnose whether the problem is the door seal or the window seal.
OH! now i see what your saying. I thought you were pulling my leg and joking around.
Ill will give this a test probably tonight.
the door seals are all cracked and missing sections out of it. Should i just replace them?
Purplecomputer
12-13-2011, 06:18 PM #7(12-13-2011, 06:16 PM)JustPassinThru I am not saying the duct tape is the solution; I am merely suggesting that it may help you diagnose whether the problem is the door seal or the window seal.
OH! now i see what your saying. I thought you were pulling my leg and joking around.
Ill will give this a test probably tonight.
the door seals are all cracked and missing sections out of it. Should i just replace them?
12-13-2011, 06:22 PM
#8
(12-13-2011, 06:18 PM)Purplecomputer ...the door seals are all cracked and missing sections out of it. Should i just replace them?
My left rear door seal had a small crack and I just filled it with black silicone sealant. It makes no noise and is perfectly rainproof. But if pieces are missing from the door seal then yeah, I'd replace it.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
12-13-2011, 06:22 PM #8(12-13-2011, 06:18 PM)Purplecomputer ...the door seals are all cracked and missing sections out of it. Should i just replace them?
My left rear door seal had a small crack and I just filled it with black silicone sealant. It makes no noise and is perfectly rainproof. But if pieces are missing from the door seal then yeah, I'd replace it.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
12-13-2011, 09:09 PM
#9
(12-13-2011, 06:22 PM)JustPassinThru(12-13-2011, 06:18 PM)Purplecomputer ...the door seals are all cracked and missing sections out of it. Should i just replace them?
My left rear door seal had a small crack and I just filled it with black silicone sealant. It makes no noise and is perfectly rainproof. But if pieces are missing from the door seal then yeah, I'd replace it.
i guess i answered my own question, huh? Guess i like to waste cyberspace and make useless threads.
thanks for the help though!!
Purplecomputer
12-13-2011, 09:09 PM #9(12-13-2011, 06:22 PM)JustPassinThru(12-13-2011, 06:18 PM)Purplecomputer ...the door seals are all cracked and missing sections out of it. Should i just replace them?
My left rear door seal had a small crack and I just filled it with black silicone sealant. It makes no noise and is perfectly rainproof. But if pieces are missing from the door seal then yeah, I'd replace it.
i guess i answered my own question, huh? Guess i like to waste cyberspace and make useless threads.
thanks for the help though!!
12-14-2011, 01:26 AM
#10
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
12-14-2011, 01:26 AM #10Yeah this is probably the most annoying thing ever, whistling at speeds above 45~ish right in my ear, although I think mine is a combination of door seal and window seal needing replacement. For now I'll live with it though
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
12-14-2011, 11:40 AM
#11
(12-14-2011, 01:26 AM)sassparilla_kid Yeah this is probably the most annoying thing ever, whistling at speeds above 45~ish right in my ear, although I think mine is a combination of door seal and window seal needing replacement. For now I'll live with it though
well ebay has a door seal set for about 160 not bad, mercedesource sells one door seal for 60 so another 100 for all four. their expensive but well worth it in the long run. I willl probably buy all new ones after the holidays and ill let you guys know how it turns out.
Purplecomputer
12-14-2011, 11:40 AM #11(12-14-2011, 01:26 AM)sassparilla_kid Yeah this is probably the most annoying thing ever, whistling at speeds above 45~ish right in my ear, although I think mine is a combination of door seal and window seal needing replacement. For now I'll live with it though
well ebay has a door seal set for about 160 not bad, mercedesource sells one door seal for 60 so another 100 for all four. their expensive but well worth it in the long run. I willl probably buy all new ones after the holidays and ill let you guys know how it turns out.
12-15-2011, 01:26 AM
#12
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
12-15-2011, 01:26 AM #12I found them on autohausaz for like 45 per door, I think mine is the window seal because I discovered today that if I push out on the window while whistling goes away and Im just left with the wind noise that leaks in through the holes in the door seal
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
12-15-2011, 11:17 AM
#13
(12-15-2011, 01:26 AM)sassparilla_kid I found them on autohausaz for like 45 per door, I think mine is the window seal because I discovered today that if I push out on the window while whistling goes away and Im just left with the wind noise that leaks in through the holes in the door seal
oh really? i think i might order one this weekend then. I have so much to do to this car that im wondering if it is really worth it?
EDIT: Just looked at this website you were talking about, why did no one tell me about this site? it has EVERYTHING i need at good prices!
This post was last modified: 12-15-2011, 11:21 AM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
12-15-2011, 11:17 AM #13(12-15-2011, 01:26 AM)sassparilla_kid I found them on autohausaz for like 45 per door, I think mine is the window seal because I discovered today that if I push out on the window while whistling goes away and Im just left with the wind noise that leaks in through the holes in the door seal
oh really? i think i might order one this weekend then. I have so much to do to this car that im wondering if it is really worth it?
EDIT: Just looked at this website you were talking about, why did no one tell me about this site? it has EVERYTHING i need at good prices!
12-15-2011, 04:57 PM
#14
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
12-15-2011, 04:57 PM #14Yeah everything I need I found there for about 30% less than other stores, but I think Im gonna wait to make an order until I get paid again or maybe after Christmas so my bank account has a break from the constant beatings it gets lol
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
12-15-2011, 05:49 PM
#15
(12-15-2011, 04:57 PM)sassparilla_kid Yeah everything I need I found there for about 30% less than other stores, but I think Im gonna wait to make an order until I get paid again or maybe after Christmas so my bank account has a break from the constant beatings it gets lol
Amen brother!
Purplecomputer
12-15-2011, 05:49 PM #15(12-15-2011, 04:57 PM)sassparilla_kid Yeah everything I need I found there for about 30% less than other stores, but I think Im gonna wait to make an order until I get paid again or maybe after Christmas so my bank account has a break from the constant beatings it gets lol
Amen brother!
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