Mk1 Cabriolet 1982 squealing when driving

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Mk1 Cabriolet 1982 squealing when driving

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Hello guys!

New here. I just bought a 1982 Mk1 Golf Cabriolet in lightening orange a few days ago. Absolute beauty, but came with a fair share of issues.

One which I'm struggling with quite badly is a squealing sound that gets louder the faster I drive. We've replaced bearings, brakes and Cv joints without any luck.

Any ideas guys?

Thanks for your help
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Soft top leaking air?
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Ninetails wrote:Hello guys!

New here. I just bought a 1982 Mk1 Golf Cabriolet in lightening orange a few days ago. Absolute beauty, but came with a fair share of issues.

One which I'm struggling with quite badly is a squealing sound that gets louder the faster I drive. We've replaced bearings, brakes and Cv joints without any luck.

Any ideas guys?

Thanks for your help
Check the rear axle main bushes can b a major issue

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Squealing? Since u checked wheel bearings im guessing the sound is coming from the wheels.. Check wheel alignment?

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Hey someone else with a 82 Cabrio!!
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panic-mechanic wrote:Soft top leaking air?
+1, as the rubber seals get hard with age the tend to shrink, or you have a small tear some where, either could let air into the cabin.
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those rubber seals are hard to come by and expensive...
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Vdub wrote:those rubber seals are hard to come by and expensive...
At this stage, I would think they're import only?
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Surely a poorly sealed cabriolet top wouldn't lead to a squealing noise?
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EX-DOHCTOR wrote:
Vdub wrote:those rubber seals are hard to come by and expensive...
At this stage, I would think they're import only?
Yip they are... luckily I have spare
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