Windshield Pillar? I dont know what I did....
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From: Miami, FL, USA
Windshield Pillar? I dont know what I did....
I noticed that when im on the highway over 55, I get wind noise from about the center where the rear view mirror is (where the top meets the windshield). At first I figured it was just bad weatherstripping, because it is 16 years old and very dried out, and probably dosent seal anymore, but tonight i was looking at where the top meets the windshield from the outside of the car, and I noticed that the black molding that goes up against the windshield (part of the car, not the top) seems to be pulled up a little bit. I dont know what the normal gap is supposed to be, and its not like theres a huge gap there, but I was wondering if possibly I overtightened the roof once, and pulled this molding up a little, and thats where the air is getting in? Im figuring its still the weatherstripping, right?
BTW, when you get up to 85-90, and you put your hand in line with the rear view mirror, you can actually feel the air pressure.
BTW, when you get up to 85-90, and you put your hand in line with the rear view mirror, you can actually feel the air pressure.
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From: North Branch Mn
Re: Windshield Pillar? I dont know what I did.... (tan85vet)
Just went out and looked at my 85. Next to the windshield I have about a 1/4" medal trim. Beyond the trim is about 1/4" of weather stripping - between the trim and roof. It seems to be the same thickness all across the front.
