87 Convertible - Water Leak problems

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Oct 22, 2005 | 03:17 PM

jbcorvette

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87 Convertible - Water Leak problems

Have an 87 Convertible , When it rains heavy , floor carpets are getting wet. I changed ALL weatherstrips , w/shield post, conv top , outer door seals , windlaces , door w/strip , rear deck w/strip and put on a New convertible top . Does anyone have any other suggestions , things that I can check??

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Oct 22, 2005 | 04:39 PM

bogus

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did you adjust the door glass?

Oct 23, 2005 | 07:50 AM

jbcorvette

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Yes , Door glass has been adjusted when i put on all the new weatherstrip . Did anyone ever see the cowls leak like the c3's would when leaves clogs the drain holes

Oct 23, 2005 | 08:43 PM

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I Had The Same Probem When I Replaced All My Weather Stripping. I Also Had Wind Noise When Driving. I Adjusted The Weather Stripping, Those Brackets I Hope You Didn't Glue Into Place Cause You Need To Get To The Medal Strips That The Weather Stripping Mounts Have Adjustment. After I Adjusted It All Know Leaks And No Wind Noise.

Wish You Luck.

Oct 23, 2005 | 10:25 PM

korvette4u

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Originally Posted by jbcorvette

what i do is drive the C-5 in rainy condition! seems to solve all my puns

although the same problem still remains with C-4's

Oct 24, 2005 | 03:43 PM

Rick86

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Originally Posted by jbcorvette

Yes , Door glass has been adjusted when i put on all the new weatherstrip . Did anyone ever see the cowls leak like the c3's would when leaves clogs the drain holes

My Vert would like during heavy rains and I found it was leaking from the cowl vents. The drains are tiny and clog easily. I'd start there especially if the leaks are not obvious, but you have wet carpets.

Oct 24, 2005 | 04:02 PM

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Could you tell us more about this?
I haven't replaced my weather stripping (It has some life left in it) but I would like to get rid of some wind noise.
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