Rain Getting in leaking somewhere
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From: Montgomery Alabama
Rain Getting in leaking somewhere
I replaced all my weather stripping several years ago and it is still leaking somewhere. I don't drive the car in the rain, but when I wash it or get caught out in the rain, it leaks and I can't tell exactly where its coming from. Also after changing out the weather stripping my driver side window has about a 1/4 inch from the top of the window to the weatherstip. The TTops seem to be getting a good seal but I'm again I can't tell if its coming in from the TTOP or from the front window seal as it is dripping from the Header and I don't know where it comes from. Any help would be appreciated.
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Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
First thing to do is get the window glass adjusted to seal the window.
1/4" gap will definitely let some water in.
Have someone spray it with the hose while you are inside to check.
The adjustment procedure is in most repair manuals ... even the cheap ones.
Dripping from the header ? You mean the top of the windshield ?
This sounds like the windshield frame is rusted, the winshield seal
is dryed and broken, or both. You will need to remove the stainless
trim to assess. It would make sense to bring it to a reputable glass shop for them
to remove trim and make an assessment. Should be cheap if not free.
After that, mysterious water leaks are usually a broken seal between
the firewall and WS frame ... visible in the wiper bay area.
These are the leaks where the floor is wet, but no visible leak.
If wet in the rear, it could be broken drain hoses for the astro-vent grills on the back deck.
Lastly, it may be lack of water diverter at the bottom of the door opening ... near latch pillar.
1/4" gap will definitely let some water in.
Have someone spray it with the hose while you are inside to check.
The adjustment procedure is in most repair manuals ... even the cheap ones.
Dripping from the header ? You mean the top of the windshield ?
This sounds like the windshield frame is rusted, the winshield seal
is dryed and broken, or both. You will need to remove the stainless
trim to assess. It would make sense to bring it to a reputable glass shop for them
to remove trim and make an assessment. Should be cheap if not free.
After that, mysterious water leaks are usually a broken seal between
the firewall and WS frame ... visible in the wiper bay area.
These are the leaks where the floor is wet, but no visible leak.
If wet in the rear, it could be broken drain hoses for the astro-vent grills on the back deck.
Lastly, it may be lack of water diverter at the bottom of the door opening ... near latch pillar.
Last edited by NHvette; Oct 17, 2006 at 02:46 PM.
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Originally Posted by Beasley's 76
...I can't tell if its coming in from the TTOP or from the front window seal as it is dripping from the Header and I don't know where it comes from....
B. Could be leaking along/through the stainless trim. My car might have this problem because it looks like the previous owner used some clear silicon sealant to seal the joints of the trim. Nice job, I might add. I've left it that way and it's dry inside.
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From: North Easton Mass
I saw a nifty way to look for leaks on one of the powerblock shows a while back. You turn on the interior fan to high speed so it makes a lot of noise, close up the car, and go around with a mechanic's stethascope (or however the hell that's spelled) and listen for places where you can hear the noise. If the sound can get out water can get in.
Rick B.
Rick B.
