[84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior????
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Le Mans Master
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
[84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior????
Just wondering if anyone has figured out this problem, with all the rain lately it has become extremely annoying. My problem is this: On the corners of the dash pad, where it overhangs near the door panel, water is somehow constantly dripping when it rains, and really pissing me off. Anyone had this problem before? How did you go about fixing it?
Thanks
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Pro
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From: Derby Kansas
Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (Wheelman)
I have the same problem. The weatherstrip around the windshield that seals to the door glass is causing mine. I just haven't gotten around to replacing it yet.
Drifting
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From: Charleston, WV
Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (Ron78Z&85Vette)
I used to get that water because the hood latch brackets USED to fill with water. I drilled a 1/8 inch hole in each one and the problem left forever. I got the idea from the MAD catalog........there's a kit for it but who needs it?
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From: Hammond LA
Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (Wheelman)
And why is the weatherstripping kit so darn expensive? Like almost a $1k!
That seems extremely expensive to me for such a kit.
Any other ideas, fixes?
W2F
That seems extremely expensive to me for such a kit.
Any other ideas, fixes?
W2F
Pro
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From: Derby Kansas
Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (WAY2FAST)
Not sure where you're getting your prices, but $1000 for a kit is awfully steep. If I remember, an entire kit (doors, windshield, top pillar, top sides, rear hatch) is $500-$700 depending on who you get it from. Just the front windshield is around $140.
Try:
The Last Detail @ http://www.tld-corvette.com/ or
Corvette Rubber @ http://www.corvette-rubber.com/
Try:
The Last Detail @ http://www.tld-corvette.com/ or
Corvette Rubber @ http://www.corvette-rubber.com/
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Le Mans Master
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (vettmech)
I used to get that water because the hood latch brackets USED to fill with water. I drilled a 1/8 inch hole in each one and the problem left forever. I got the idea from the MAD catalog........there's a kit for it but who needs it?
:seeya
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: (scorp508)
Haven't had the pleasure of dealing with weatherstripping yet. Gordon Killibrew recommends getting the 94-96 package for all corvettes. He said they improved the sealing quality and material on that gasket set, and it is retrofittable to earlier corvettes. This is the recommendation from the man himself.
Edit: For all c-4 corvettes, lol.
J :seeya
[Modified by JCAIRE2, 2:32 PM 11/4/2002]
Edit: For all c-4 corvettes, lol.
J :seeya
[Modified by JCAIRE2, 2:32 PM 11/4/2002]
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Re: (scorp508)
I just chaulk it up to being a Corvette. I don't think I've ever been in a dry one.
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From: Yukon OK
Re: (JCAIRE2)
[QUOTE]Haven't had the pleasure of dealing with weatherstripping yet. Gordon Killibrew recommends getting the 94-96 package for all corvettes. He said they improved the sealing quality and material on that gasket set, and it is retrofittable to earlier corvettes. This is the recommendation from the man himself.QUOTE]
Can't use the 94-96 door stripping on the 84-89. The door changed and the thickness of the rubber changed also. I had the 90-96 part sent to me in error and tried to put it on my 85 and the door would not close. Called Corvette Rubber where I got the kit and they confirmed I had the wrong part and sent me the right one. Door closes now. :yesnod:
You might be able to use the 94-96 kit on the 90-93. I'm not sure.
Can't use the 94-96 door stripping on the 84-89. The door changed and the thickness of the rubber changed also. I had the 90-96 part sent to me in error and tried to put it on my 85 and the door would not close. Called Corvette Rubber where I got the kit and they confirmed I had the wrong part and sent me the right one. Door closes now. :yesnod:
You might be able to use the 94-96 kit on the 90-93. I'm not sure.
Racer
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From: Chicago Suburb Illinois
Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (Wheelman)
The if the top weatherstripping is ok, try wiping it clean then applying a thin layer of dielectric grease on it to seal the top. That's where mine was leaking and it worked. Hope this helps. :cheers:
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From: north providence ri
Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (Wheelman)
Mine was leaking from around the same location. It turned out to be coming from the sides of the windshield. The water would travel inside and down the plastic molding and leak out the bottom of the molding. I sealed the sides of the windshield with silicon and the leak has stopped.
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From: tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (Wheelman)
Sorry...guess I'm an idiot....but I never drive my vette in the rain.....ever...has never seen the rain......so I can't help you...but just thought I would give my input.....
My baby never see's the rain.....
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[Modified by oldace84, 3:26 AM 11/6/2002]
My baby never see's the rain.....
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[Modified by oldace84, 3:26 AM 11/6/2002]
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Re: [84-89 Owners] Leaky Interior???? (oldace84)
" Sorry...guess I'm an idiot.... "
Gotta love it when they do it to themselves...........
Must be why it stays so "shinny"
[Modified by jcazin, 6:31 PM 11/6/2002] :D
[Modified by jcazin, 6:34 PM 11/6/2002]
Gotta love it when they do it to themselves...........
Must be why it stays so "shinny"
[Modified by jcazin, 6:31 PM 11/6/2002] :D
[Modified by jcazin, 6:34 PM 11/6/2002]
