Strangest Sound Ever (Help Me!)
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Strangest Sound Ever (Help Me!)
This wouldnt be so fustrating if I knew what the problem was but I have no idea what is going on with my truck so I am about to go crazy.
The back story:
Driving home (north) on the I-5 about 3 miles from my exit the sound started. I had already been on the highway for about 30 minutes. It sounded like something (a rock or whatever) hitting the top of roof over and over again. Like it was tied to a string. I exit and check out the truck. Everything is fine. I take surface roads home and hear the sound two more times but not as extreme.
The problem:
The sound wont go away even though he truck looks the same as the day I bought it (everywhere. I have checked everywhere). I am sure it is a problem with the roof because a) it sounds like its coming from above, as confirmed by a passenger and b) when I hear the sound I can put my hand on the roof of the cab and feel it vibrating. The sound is hard to duplicate. It is consitantly inconsitant. It seems to show up the most at high speeds (althought not all the time). It will also make a showing when turning and breaking but not as loud as when accelteraing. It is so loud I can hear it over my music with the windows both up.
I know this is realy vauge but it is late, Ive had a few drinks, Im tired and very fustrated so if you have any ideas let me know. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks.
31C
The back story:
Driving home (north) on the I-5 about 3 miles from my exit the sound started. I had already been on the highway for about 30 minutes. It sounded like something (a rock or whatever) hitting the top of roof over and over again. Like it was tied to a string. I exit and check out the truck. Everything is fine. I take surface roads home and hear the sound two more times but not as extreme.
The problem:
The sound wont go away even though he truck looks the same as the day I bought it (everywhere. I have checked everywhere). I am sure it is a problem with the roof because a) it sounds like its coming from above, as confirmed by a passenger and b) when I hear the sound I can put my hand on the roof of the cab and feel it vibrating. The sound is hard to duplicate. It is consitantly inconsitant. It seems to show up the most at high speeds (althought not all the time). It will also make a showing when turning and breaking but not as loud as when accelteraing. It is so loud I can hear it over my music with the windows both up.
I know this is realy vauge but it is late, Ive had a few drinks, Im tired and very fustrated so if you have any ideas let me know. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks.
31C
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IT'S YOUR WINDSHIELD GASKET 
Let me quote my post from 2002
Let me quote my post from 2002
Originally Posted by Rob_02Lightning
Hi All,
I just took my kid to the end of Long Island to an Aquarium.
The truck is running sooooooooo awesome, anyway on the ride home this awful marble sound started ???
"IT'S ABSOLUTLY NOT COMING FROM THE MOTOR,” it seems to be coming from the Roof, "YES THE ROOF" the only way I can explain it is, Hmmmm, Is it sounds like someone is dancing on my roof with spikes on, Ya that’s it ???? I stopped off the side of the parkway, checked everything, and went back on my way, as soon as you get it over say 40-50 the noise comes back, loud as Schit too. If you put your hand up against the headliner you can feel the frigging roof going nuts. ANY ONE HAVE A CLUE ?????
I've heard of lot's of L noises but THE ROOF ????
PS
On the way out I was cruising over 100 and had no noise's
I just took my kid to the end of Long Island to an Aquarium.
The truck is running sooooooooo awesome, anyway on the ride home this awful marble sound started ???
"IT'S ABSOLUTLY NOT COMING FROM THE MOTOR,” it seems to be coming from the Roof, "YES THE ROOF" the only way I can explain it is, Hmmmm, Is it sounds like someone is dancing on my roof with spikes on, Ya that’s it ???? I stopped off the side of the parkway, checked everything, and went back on my way, as soon as you get it over say 40-50 the noise comes back, loud as Schit too. If you put your hand up against the headliner you can feel the frigging roof going nuts. ANY ONE HAVE A CLUE ?????
I've heard of lot's of L noises but THE ROOF ????
PS
On the way out I was cruising over 100 and had no noise's
Originally Posted by LightningTuner
It's the rubber trim over the windshiled. Gauranteed. Happens to every 01 and 02 at some point. First it comes loose, then flutters all over the roof, then if you don't catch it, it blows off. If your noise stopped, it probably came off. Go look at your truck, I bet you anything you are missing that piece now. 
Originally Posted by Rob_02Lightning
Thanks Sal,
YOU WERE RIGHT, and the rubber is still there
I'll go glue it now, Good thing there was traffic on the ride back or I would have lost it for sure. And the SOB does lay back down flat like it never moved.
YOU WERE RIGHT, and the rubber is still there
I'll go glue it now, Good thing there was traffic on the ride back or I would have lost it for sure. And the SOB does lay back down flat like it never moved.
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It's your rubber.
This happened to me one day when I was just past the 130 mark and it scared the hell out of me . Stopped the truck and didn't see anything. Did this about 3x's before I figured out it was the gasket around the windshield, specifically at the top and on the passenger side. Good luck.
This happened to me one day when I was just past the 130 mark and it scared the hell out of me
. Stopped the truck and didn't see anything. Did this about 3x's before I figured out it was the gasket around the windshield, specifically at the top and on the passenger side. Good luck.
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Dang! You guys are right, that junk is really loose. How do you secure it back in? Rob I see you mentioned glue any specific type?
Thanks for the help, It was driving me crazy. I was so embarresed by it I wouldn't even give people a ride in my truck.
31C
Thanks for the help, It was driving me crazy. I was so embarresed by it I wouldn't even give people a ride in my truck.
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Hehehehehe Charlie is that not the strangest noise in the world. We've all blown things up, but when noise's starts coming from the roof and it sounds like a couple of midget's up there having wild monkey sex now thats something your just not ready for 
I would pull over climb up there and see nothing, then drive and hear the noise again. Then I would pull over again and climb up there and see nothing, then drive and hear the noise again. Then I would ..... you get the picture...
And I'll be dipped in schitt if that sob gasket didnt sit right back down and look normal everytime I pulled over and looked for something
I believe I used good old fashion
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I would pull over climb up there and see nothing, then drive and hear the noise again. Then I would pull over again and climb up there and see nothing, then drive and hear the noise again. Then I would ..... you get the picture...
And I'll be dipped in schitt if that sob gasket didnt sit right back down and look normal everytime I pulled over and looked for something
I believe I used good old fashion
PERMATEX Black Silicone Adhesive Sealant
General purpose, black RTV indoor/outdoor sealant. Seals, bonds, repairs, mends and secures glass, metal, plastics, fabric, vinyl, weatherstripping and vinyl tops. Protects and repairs electrical wiring. May be applied to horizontal or vertical surfaces. Waterproof and flexible. Temperature range - 80°F to 450°F; resists oil, water, weather, vibration, grease.
Suggested Applications:
Windshields, door frames, electrical connections, seams and roofs, vinyl tops, weatherstripping. Part#81158 3.0 oz. $2.99
Order online
http://www.accessconnect.com/gasket_maker_.htm