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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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Whenever I wash my Vette I have to dry my seats on both sides as water ends up leaking onto them. Maybe my removable top is the issue? I can see how a car with a removable top wouldn't have a seal like it once did as the years go by. I also notice the sound of air getting through the top while on the freeway. What can I do to fix these issues? Thanks.

FWIW - The rubber between my windows and the top looks to be in great shape.
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It's common. Here you go:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/esc...-in_adjust.pdf
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Originally Posted by dblerman
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Take the top off and look at the weatherstrip between the top and halo, especially around the area where the weatherstrip on the sides of the top meet the rear weatherstrip. It has to good there and fit together correctly to channel the water away otherwise water comes in at the corners and drips down at the back of the seats.
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I have a few Word files on water leaks and window adjustments. If you'd like a copy, PM me your e-mail address.
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Hey jack can you pm this too.
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