Raining Outside, Leaking Inside in Zip 32179
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Raining Outside, Leaking Inside in Zip 32179
2002, Hard top is removeable, rubber going around the window is not sealing correctly. Dealer states they do make or replace. I have already had to replace the door lock mechanism due to moisture trapped with in door casing. Is there a way of replacing the rubber around the top.
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2002, Hard top is removeable, rubber going around the window is not sealing correctly. Dealer states they do make or replace. I have already had to replace the door lock mechanism due to moisture trapped with in door casing. Is there a way of replacing the rubber around the top.
You can order the weatherstrips from places like Corvette America and Ecklers.
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I would take your car to someone that will check it and replace the weatherstrips if you need them.
Most of the time if it's a side glass, the window can be readjusted, that will compensate for the seal crushing over time.
Almost every older car I buy needs to have the side windows adjusted to make a complete seal.
All it takes is to remove the door panel, then move the front or rear or both window (up) stops.
The stops limit the height of the side windows, as little as moving them 1/8" or 1/4" usually does the job and is a lot cheaper than weatherstripping.
Most of the time if it's a side glass, the window can be readjusted, that will compensate for the seal crushing over time.
Almost every older car I buy needs to have the side windows adjusted to make a complete seal.
All it takes is to remove the door panel, then move the front or rear or both window (up) stops.
The stops limit the height of the side windows, as little as moving them 1/8" or 1/4" usually does the job and is a lot cheaper than weatherstripping.
