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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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Hopefully you guys can help me identify where this leak may be coming from. I've already put a lot of sealant around the window pillar base and brackets for the doors and I'm still getting leaks on the driver side. Any idea where they can be coming from?
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 12:26 PM
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My guess is a hole in the windshield frame. You can look by removing the interior plastic part around the windshield. I have similar issues with rust in this area, but have not addressed it.
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 05:25 PM
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Well the seal for the window trim was gone and whatever was left was a powder. I cleaned that up and shot some silicone sealant in there and the passenger side is not leaking at all. The driver side is still leaking, I can look up and actually see where the water was coming in. I thought I had sealed all that on the outside but I guess not. Would it hurt to seal it on the inside if I can get to it with the gauges out? Or will that trap water and make the problem worse?
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 02:37 PM
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Any ideas where I can look for outside of the car to keep this spot from leaking?
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Old Oct 29, 2017 | 10:02 PM
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Bump, any ideas? I have already sealed any spot on the outside i could imagine it would leak but i must have missed a spot somewhere.
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