Convertable Top Leaks
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Instructor
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Convertable Top Leaks
I have a 98 C5 and the convertable top leaks when it rains. Does anyone know the fix?
I tried a few searches with no luck. Sorry if this is posted and I missed it.
I tried a few searches with no luck. Sorry if this is posted and I missed it.
Team Owner
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From: Kannapolis NC
You need to be a little more specific about where it's leaking. Different fixes if it's around a window seal or through the material, etc. By the way it's convertible.
If it's leaking around the top of the windows, do a search on window tip in adjustment. Post specifics if you'd like some info.
If it's leaking around the top of the windows, do a search on window tip in adjustment. Post specifics if you'd like some info.
Melting Slicks
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I sent you a PM. I have a very detailed tutorial on convertible top adjustment, but I can't figure out how to post it. I can't get the pictures out of the Word document, even to my hard drive to put in Photobucket. If anyone knows how to do this, let me know and I will post it here. It is great info.
I even went to the original forum it came from and the links to the pics don't work anymore.
I even went to the original forum it came from and the links to the pics don't work anymore.
Team Owner
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From: Kannapolis NC
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1729018
Is this the one?
Or this? Same one different thread.
http://www.c5forum.com/cgi-bin/ultim...ic/1/2213.html
Is this the one?
Or this? Same one different thread.
http://www.c5forum.com/cgi-bin/ultim...ic/1/2213.html
Last edited by 65GGvert; Jul 4, 2007 at 11:58 PM.
Le Mans Master
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The second link was helpful.
When I wash my car, It doesnt seem to get wet inside, But if I take it to a twice Ive taken it to a brushless carwash, and I leaked around the top back corner of the side windows.
When I wash my car, It doesnt seem to get wet inside, But if I take it to a twice Ive taken it to a brushless carwash, and I leaked around the top back corner of the side windows.
Team Owner
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From: Kannapolis NC
I've never taken my Vette through a car wash, but a lot of cars (specially convertibles) will leak with high pressure coming sideways at the seals. I don't think I'd make any adjustments based on that. If it doesn't leak in the rain or when you wash it yourself, I think you're ok.
Le Mans Master
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From: guthrie oklahoma
I've never taken my Vette through a car wash, but a lot of cars (specially convertibles) will leak with high pressure coming sideways at the seals. I don't think I'd make any adjustments based on that. If it doesn't leak in the rain or when you wash it yourself, I think you're ok.
Melting Slicks
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From: Powell TN
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1729018
Is this the one?
Or this? Same one different thread.
http://www.c5forum.com/cgi-bin/ultim...ic/1/2213.html
Is this the one?
Or this? Same one different thread.
http://www.c5forum.com/cgi-bin/ultim...ic/1/2213.html
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