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 Wing Windows
#1037987
11/16/11 01:52 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 76
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Ok guys I tired doing a search first but there was error, I decided to post a new topic. My rubber looks good and my felt does as well, however my wing widows whistle going 35-mph and up. Whenever I push in on the lock the noise stops or is at least livable, is there any remedies to sooth the roaring wind lol? Anyone ever replace the lock and if so it is hard to do?
Proud owner or driver of a 1989 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4X4, 1989 Mitsubishi Montero SWB, 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE, 2007 Galant.
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: MadMax]
#1037988
11/16/11 02:15 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,479
Roll Me Over
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caulking gun or epoxy to seal the windows work, although that makes the windows permanently shut... I do believe you can buy replacement rubber still. I would check auto glass places.
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R 
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: StockRaider]
#1037989
11/16/11 02:35 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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I have fixed it several ways. One, I took the handle out of the lock and jbwelded the hole shut, then drilled it back out to the right diameter and reinstalled the handle. Two, I just took out some lock handle/latch plate slop with an assortment of shims in various places, all obvious. Third, and perhaps easiest, self stick door weatherstrip, the flat sided rubber tube stuff, in your choice of white or tan and maybe black, Home Depot has it by the roll. Miter cut the corners for a good seal there.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: fasteddy]
#1037990
11/16/11 02:29 PM
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 288
Mudrunner
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how to fix the Alabama way. Just cut it long enought o wedge it in there real good and it will stay put even over the bumpiest roads. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa336/TDD100/wingwindowfix.jpg)
1991 Montero RS 
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: MadMax]
#1037991
11/16/11 03:31 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,410
Body Damage is Cool
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They sell a security lock device that you tighten with a round knob to prevent theft. This will also quiet the noise. Sorry, but I can't recall where I purchased them. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
98 Gen 2.5
05 Pontiac GTO
91 Corvette ZR-1
2011 Kia Sorento (wifey mobile)
Clarkdale, AZ
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: SledgeHammer]
#1037992
11/16/11 03:50 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,413
Body Damage is Cool
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Obviously, the slop comes from wear on the latch. I shimmed it to tighten. Cut several at one time (about 5mm thick) from the end of a 2x2.
Sort of a pain to open the window for a cigarette, but other than that, it works fine.
87 Montero, bought new, by me -
88/89 intercooled Starion Turbo engine-
with awesome audio.
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: dadrab]
#1037993
11/16/11 05:59 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
Trail Leader
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Use a penny between the latch and the window frame. Open the window, penny drops to floor, find another penny to use when you re-close the window.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1037994
11/16/11 07:12 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 422
Mudrunner
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I use to use cardboard. I've given up cause my weatherstriping is so old, the wind just rips right it at highway speeds. I like cardboard cause it's free compared to a penny. That's alot of money now! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Blacktero: 90 Montero Lwb V6 RS Model. 16" Toyota Alloy Rims, Dual Bouncy's; Gen II Front Rotors & Calipers; Rear LSD
Sraider: 87 Raider 2.6 base. Work yet to be done.
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: SledgeHammer]
#1037995
11/17/11 03:13 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 396
Mudrunner
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i like the way you think.....I just keep bumping mine w/ my fist until it stops whistling. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Va_Stumpy
89 Raider
"Never judge horsepower by exhaust"
3.0
automatic
stock as a rock
Dual Bouncy Seats
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Re: Wing Windows
[Re: Va_Stumpy]
#1037996
11/17/11 03:50 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,324
Body Damage is Cool
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my passeger side screams when locked. The drivers side rubber that my dog chewed up works like new. I'm gonna put peanut butter on passenger side so he chews that one to quite it down <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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