Passenger window leak help
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
Passenger window leak help
So i got my 97 a few months ago and it leaks really badly from the passenger side every time it even showers MY CAR IS FLOODED on the passenger side. Its not the seals they are in great shape the Previous owner in stalled tint so my dad thinks its the window regulator but im curious if anyone out there knows what this may be PS a write up on how to remove the door panels would be appreciated
Pro
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From: Joppa AL
Need to narrow down where the leak is coming from first. You can sit in the pass seat and have someone spray water on it to get a rough idea where it's leaking.
Check the leak sticky at the top of C5 Tech written by Bill Curlee and look here also:
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=208
Let us know what you find. HTH
Check the leak sticky at the top of C5 Tech written by Bill Curlee and look here also:
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=208
Let us know what you find. HTH
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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You can adjust the window tip in. I cant find the link but I have it in a word doc which has pics. PM me with your e mail and I can send it to you.
Heres the text:
Document ID# 98466
1999 Chevrolet/Geo Corvette
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Window Tip-In Adjustment - Door
Tools Required
#6 Inverted TORX® Socket
1. Position the window fully up.
2. Remove the large access plug from under the front of the door.
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw.
o Turn the jack screw clockwise to tip the window outward.
o Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward.
o One turn of the screw equals approximately 1 N•m (0.04 in) change at the top of the window.
7. Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
8. Lower the window.
9. Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
10. Raise the window and check the alignment.
11. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
________________________________________
Document ID# 98466
1999 Chevrolet/Geo Corvette
Heres the text:
Document ID# 98466
1999 Chevrolet/Geo Corvette
________________________________________
Window Tip-In Adjustment - Door
Tools Required
#6 Inverted TORX® Socket
1. Position the window fully up.
2. Remove the large access plug from under the front of the door.
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw.
o Turn the jack screw clockwise to tip the window outward.
o Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward.
o One turn of the screw equals approximately 1 N•m (0.04 in) change at the top of the window.
7. Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
8. Lower the window.
9. Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
10. Raise the window and check the alignment.
11. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
________________________________________
Document ID# 98466
1999 Chevrolet/Geo Corvette
Last edited by DeeGee; Dec 20, 2007 at 01:51 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Bay Area (Danville) CA
mine does the exact same thing. passenger side seat gets water on it from the rain.
I haven't tried to figure out the window adjustments yet. Theres just somethings i hate to tinker with on my ride and the windows is one of them.
I haven't tried to figure out the window adjustments yet. Theres just somethings i hate to tinker with on my ride and the windows is one of them.
