leaky 2001 c5
Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 452
Likes: 2
From: Lynnfield MA
You can try some silicone spray to see if that helps.
Otherwise, it's probably time to replace some weatherstripping.
It takes a pretty serious beating if you're pulling
the top and replacing it all the time, as God intended.
Pull the top and put it down someplace. Examine the
weatherstripping on the top and on the car closely - you'll
probably find that it's cracked or torn in a few places.
These are the pieces that need replacing.
It's not that hard to do this job. Just get the pieces and
a big tube of weatherstrip adhesive. The weatherstrip
will pull off fairly easily when you actually go to remove it.
Otherwise, it's probably time to replace some weatherstripping.
It takes a pretty serious beating if you're pulling
the top and replacing it all the time, as God intended.
Pull the top and put it down someplace. Examine the
weatherstripping on the top and on the car closely - you'll
probably find that it's cracked or torn in a few places.
These are the pieces that need replacing.
It's not that hard to do this job. Just get the pieces and
a big tube of weatherstrip adhesive. The weatherstrip
will pull off fairly easily when you actually go to remove it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio Texas
Oh, and my top leaks at the front corner and the rear corner.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Carmel IN
has a positive click when locked....are they adjustable in order to lock in tighter?? also, is a painted "removable top" available for a 2001 coupe. would be a nice alternative to the glass top on very hot days!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,201
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From: San Antonio Texas
yes painted tops are available for your car. I have both tops and my clear top leaks even worse !!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 452
Likes: 2
From: Lynnfield MA
Everything is adjustable.
But NOTE: It is very possible to make things much worse
by overtightening or messing up the alignment of the roof, so
make small adjustments.
Scroll down to post #3:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1617810
If the weatherstripping is worn, no amount of adjustment will
fix the problem.
Also note that sometimes when installing the roof, the top's
weatherstripping will cause the rear corner of the window's
weatherstripping to tuck under, creating a leak at the back
corner of the window. Just untucking the weatherstrip each
time you install the roof will fix that.
Lastly, the window tip-in is adjustable. Sometimes, a leak at
the front or back corner can be solved by tipping the window
in a touch more.
But NOTE: It is very possible to make things much worse
by overtightening or messing up the alignment of the roof, so
make small adjustments.
Scroll down to post #3:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1617810
If the weatherstripping is worn, no amount of adjustment will
fix the problem.
Also note that sometimes when installing the roof, the top's
weatherstripping will cause the rear corner of the window's
weatherstripping to tuck under, creating a leak at the back
corner of the window. Just untucking the weatherstrip each
time you install the roof will fix that.
Lastly, the window tip-in is adjustable. Sometimes, a leak at
the front or back corner can be solved by tipping the window
in a touch more.
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