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iCamaro · 10-16-2013, 02:03 PM

Please only comment if you have a solution or recommendation. I know this community has a lot of people who just love to bash the vertical doors. I've heard it all already and just want to get this problem fixed today.

I have a noise that only happens once in a while. I have tried to lube the hinges, but it didn't seem to work. The noise didn't happen much this summer but the temperature drop dramatically and door started up again. I'm wondering if that has something to do with it, where the problem is, and what I am missing? Any idea of how to fix this? Please see video.

http://youtu.be/DiJgKs2U5io

Evotion · 10-16-2013, 02:06 PM

Have no experience with the vertical doors at all, but it sounds just like my '69 does when the springs are rubbing.

Hope you get it figured out.

iCamaro · 10-16-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Evotion

Have no experience with the vertical doors at all, but it sounds just like my '69 does when the springs are rubbing.

Hope you get it figured out.

Thanks, I hope so too. It's very embarrassing getting out of the car with that noise.

strych9 · 10-16-2013, 02:29 PM

You have a dry/tight hinge. What did you use to lube it with? Try WD-40 in every crevice of the hinge. Put a towel underneath to catch all the runoff, and spray heavily. After spraying, work the door back and forth for several minutes. If the noise diminishes or goes away completely, you've pinpointed the issue. If it continues, get a cheap mechanic's stethoscope and place it at various points on the hinge area to pinpoint. You will likely need to replace the hinge for a permanent repair, or just lube it regularly to keep the issue from coming back.

Sometimes it takes quite a bit of product to get into the tight spot. A quick spray won't do it.

CamaroI · 10-16-2013, 06:04 PM

Agreed ^^^^^^ with this...WD 40 should knock it out

hunterv6 · 10-16-2013, 06:20 PM

Get some bearing gease raise the door and coat the hinge lightly you have metal on metal if memory severs me correct there was spot in the install that needs a light coat of grease that was not one of the gease fitting and I think that is what is grinding.

=Stephens= · 10-16-2013, 07:06 PM

I have had my vertical doors for over a year now. And haven't had or seen that one...yet. I would say just spray some wd 40 on it, check your wiring harness see it has clearance when your doing that.

iCamaro · 10-17-2013, 04:01 PM

Okay, so I have been using crc white lithium lubricant. A spray that is supposed to be the best for metal to metal. After reading a few of your post I decided to spray every area I could see until it stopped.

I found the problem. There is a spot where the shock connects to the door hinge. When you open the door it moves too, not just the hinge itself!

I found a photo on camaro5 of the hinge. It was posted by CiscoBee. His account is suspended, so I didn't think he would mind if I used it to show everyone the area!

You'll see the red arrow pointing to the area I sprayed. In the photo the shock is not attached there yet, but that is the spot that was giving me trouble!

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Thanks everyone!

=Stephens= · 10-18-2013, 11:53 PM

Good to know, if that ever happens to me. I now know how to fix it.

10-16-2013, 02:03 PM	#1
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	Vertical doors - troubleshooting Please only comment if you have a solution or recommendation. I know this community has a lot of people who just love to bash the vertical doors. I've heard it all already and just want to get this problem fixed today. I have a noise that only happens once in a while. I have tried to lube the hinges, but it didn't seem to work. The noise didn't happen much this summer but the temperature drop dramatically and door started up again. I'm wondering if that has something to do with it, where the problem is, and what I am missing? Any idea of how to fix this? Please see video. http://youtu.be/DiJgKs2U5io __________________

10-16-2013, 02:29 PM	#4
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	You have a dry/tight hinge. What did you use to lube it with? Try WD-40 in every crevice of the hinge. Put a towel underneath to catch all the runoff, and spray heavily. After spraying, work the door back and forth for several minutes. If the noise diminishes or goes away completely, you've pinpointed the issue. If it continues, get a cheap mechanic's stethoscope and place it at various points on the hinge area to pinpoint. You will likely need to replace the hinge for a permanent repair, or just lube it regularly to keep the issue from coming back. Sometimes it takes quite a bit of product to get into the tight spot. A quick spray won't do it. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

10-16-2013, 06:20 PM	#6
hunterv6 Always bet on Black Drives: 2011 turbo LS, 2012 f 150, Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord Nc Posts: 1,983	Get some bearing gease raise the door and coat the hinge lightly you have metal on metal if memory severs me correct there was spot in the install that needs a light coat of grease that was not one of the gease fitting and I think that is what is grinding. __________________

10-17-2013, 04:01 PM	#8
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	Okay, so I have been using crc white lithium lubricant. A spray that is supposed to be the best for metal to metal. After reading a few of your post I decided to spray every area I could see until it stopped. I found the problem. There is a spot where the shock connects to the door hinge. When you open the door it moves too, not just the hinge itself! I found a photo on camaro5 of the hinge. It was posted by CiscoBee. His account is suspended, so I didn't think he would mind if I used it to show everyone the area! You'll see the red arrow pointing to the area I sprayed. In the photo the shock is not attached there yet, but that is the spot that was giving me trouble! Thanks everyone! __________________

10-16-2013, 02:06 PM	#2
Evotion Warehouse 13 Survivor!!!! Drives: '13 ZL1 - 69' Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 802 View My Garage	Have no experience with the vertical doors at all, but it sounds just like my '69 does when the springs are rubbing. Hope you get it figured out.

10-16-2013, 06:04 PM	#5
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Agreed ^^^^^^ with this...WD 40 should knock it out

10-16-2013, 07:06 PM	#7
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I have had my vertical doors for over a year now. And haven't had or seen that one...yet. I would say just spray some wd 40 on it, check your wiring harness see it has clearance when your doing that.

10-18-2013, 11:53 PM	#9
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	Good to know, if that ever happens to me. I now know how to fix it.