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Old 08-28-2006, 10:34 PM
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so my top is leaking whats an easy fix for this? its only drippin a lil. and it doesnt rain much here. new weather strips? or somehting easyer?
Old 08-29-2006, 03:13 AM
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Id also like to know since my drivers side leaks but only when its being driven or washed
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My drivers side has always dripped a few drops on my forearm - supposed to wipe the weatherstrip down periodically with dialectric silicone grease, one of these days I'll remember to get some and try it.
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I have a link I can PM (non sponsor) to get weatherstripping. I recommended it to someone else and they were pleased with it so I figure I would throw it out to you guys as well. The price seems pretty decent too
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Definitely do the dielectric grease first. You should grease your weatherstripping every year. It didnt completely fix my leaks but it greatly reduced them. If you have a t-top car, leaking is something you have to live with unless you want to pay hundreds of dollars for new weatherstripping every few years.
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Would you mind sending me a PM with that link? Thanks
Old 09-01-2006, 02:10 PM
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Id like that link also please....
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I fixed my leaks by cleaning the channel in the weatherstrip that runs down the front of the window. The water is supposed to channel down the front and mine had built up some debis in the channel. Open the door and pull the weatherstip open and you will see the channel.
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grease works wonders, it will give the weather stripping more life and keep more water out, also the seal from the window sometimes doesnt get tight, this can be due to a weak window motor
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Link please, thanks!
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i am also wondering about the seal from the window, i roll it up and it doesnt get tight enough. or that is what it seems like.i know the doors sag some, maybe that is the problem. oh an i would also like a link.




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