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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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Hey guys, here are some pics of water leaks I have been having. They happen mostly on in a hard rain. But anytime I wash the car I will have a couple drops on the seats as well. Seems both sides leak. I have checked and adjusted the windows and they are sealed tightly. It almost seems as if the top is not held down tight enough and thats where the leak is coming from. But I have gotten that as tight as I dare as well. Just doesnt make since to me. Maybe I just need to replace ALL the weather stripping?



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Hey guys, here are some pics of water leaks I have been having. They happen mostly on in a hard rain. But anytime I wash the car I will have a couple drops on the seats as well. Seems both sides leak. I have checked and adjusted the windows and they are sealed tightly. It almost seems as if the top is not held down tight enough and thats where the leak is coming from. But I have gotten that as tight as I dare as well. Just doesnt make since to me. Maybe I just need to replace ALL the weather stripping?



had the same problem, its not the weather strip its the metal molding holding the weather strip,you need to take off the weather strip,unscrew the molding apply sealant behind the molding base and the molding it self pay special attention to the small black bracket that holds the glass in when it all the way up, its right there where most leaks accrue
put everything back on and you should be ready to go,
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What type of C5 is this??
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Sorry guys, forgot all about this thread the last few days. Been dealing with a fuel issue i believe. And other issues..LOL With a vette I guess its a never ending story with wanting to upgrade the darn thing!!!

Now, I will do what you said buddy right now!! Hopefully that will seal up everything!

And Bill, sorry my friend, its a 2000 c5 coupe with targe top. 200 k on her so its expected I guess for her to leak!
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