Arrrrrgh Leaking Convertible Top
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From: Lakeland FL
Arrrrrgh Leaking Convertible Top
OK, so I've taken my car in 3 times to have the convertible top fixed - no success. The last time new gaskets were supposedly installed.
Is this a problem with the repair tech? Anything I should be looking for to be correct - Anyone with a photo of how the driver's side should be sealed?
Thanks,
Is this a problem with the repair tech? Anything I should be looking for to be correct - Anyone with a photo of how the driver's side should be sealed?
Thanks,
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Right now this is beyond lubricant! It started out as a drip and now it's niagra falls.
I'm whining, but I would think that a car that originally cost 57,000 would have a little better quality control. I would also think that a dealership would pay better attention to a car that cost upwards of 60 grand as well.
I'm whining, but I would think that a car that originally cost 57,000 would have a little better quality control. I would also think that a dealership would pay better attention to a car that cost upwards of 60 grand as well.
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Originally Posted by MarkPDX
I don't have time to find it right now but I recall someone suggesting lubricating the seals very lightly. As far as I can tell it's just another quality job by Chevy......
I used Dielectric grease there and it helps it mates with the window and repel water. However, if he has a steady POUR, not just a stream or trickle, it's more serious and the window need to be adjusted inward, which requires removing the door panel and adjusting the window adjustment points.
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Originally Posted by Hammie
That's because I wrote it, I think.
I used Dielectric grease there and it helps it mates with the window and repel water. However, if he has a steady POUR, not just a stream or trickle, it's more serious and the window need to be adjusted inward, which requires removing the door panel and adjusting the window adjustment points.
I used Dielectric grease there and it helps it mates with the window and repel water. However, if he has a steady POUR, not just a stream or trickle, it's more serious and the window need to be adjusted inward, which requires removing the door panel and adjusting the window adjustment points.
How hard is it to adjust the window inward? Is this something I could do myself without any special tools?
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Not sure but there are threads that have been posted in here before. Pretty sure all you need is a socket set and a scredriver, but I could be wrong. There are adjustment nuts to do this. Have a search on window adjustment.
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St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by Hammie
That's because I wrote it, I think.
I used Dielectric grease there and it helps it mates with the window and repel water. However, if he has a steady POUR, not just a stream or trickle, it's more serious and the window need to be adjusted inward, which requires removing the door panel and adjusting the window adjustment points.
I used Dielectric grease there and it helps it mates with the window and repel water. However, if he has a steady POUR, not just a stream or trickle, it's more serious and the window need to be adjusted inward, which requires removing the door panel and adjusting the window adjustment points.
there is a good chance that its just a simple window adjustment(top tipped in a little)...hope it works for you. 
