noisy hard top on 2000 c2 w/68k miles

[moondoggy]

Have had recurring noise when hard top installed every winter since obtained car Jan 2011.  Top fits perfectly as windows are plumb and no leaks.  Noise is from nylon plugs/prongs that fit each side of top of windshield that apparently move in the slots when I drive over rough roads, secondary and interstate.  Rear connections are correct.  Have put white grease in the slots but no help.  Noise has gotten worse each winter.  No noise with cabrio top.  Do the nylon prongs wear out to a point that they're too narrow to fit the slots correctly?  Is there a fix such as a rubber gasket or nylon sleeve that can be fit over the prongs to fill the gap, if the space in the slots is the problem?  Maybe a caulk that only dries semi hard in the slots to fill the void?   I really would like to fix this problem since believe the Porsche cabrio with hard top is the best looking profile.  Had a 356 with hard top but it had latches on each side to affix to the windshield and that worked.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks.  Walt M.

[Loren]

Did you have a look at all the TSBs on hard top noises and latches?

 

http://www.renntech.org/forums/tsbs/carrera/

[moondoggy]

Thanks Loren.  I'll try to order the centering pegs and caps via sunset and when install and test drive will let you know. 

[farmer boy]

I wrapped some "self amalgamating" tape around the lugs and it worked a treat!  Totaly silent! 

[moondoggy]

Am looking for self amalgamating tape.  Appears to be the type that stretches.  Electrical tape does but is there a specific brand of tape that you purchased.  I'll try your idea and if works for me will save about $100 for replacement pegs and sleeves.  PS, I had a friend from the 60s who was from East Putney.  Thanks.