3Vettes@Home

I asked my dealer to replace this seal (not rubbing yet) TSB #02-08-111-001...instead they got in the black strip that attaches to the deck lid?? under another TSB (wouldn't tell me the TSB#).....so does one replace the seal on the top bow....or the deck lid strip in order to avoid this problem ? :confused: Thanks! Greg

chuckster

Here is the TSB you referred to...

Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal) #02-08-111-001
Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal)
1998-2001 Chevrolet Corvette

Condition
Some customers may comment that the paint around the tonneau cover at the 5th bow is wearing through.

Correction
Replace the 5th bow seal using the following procedure:

Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
Open the stowage lid and position the seats forward.
Close the top (with the stowage lid open).
Remove the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
Remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.
Install weatherstrip to #5 bow.
Install the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position and reposition the seats.
Close the stowage lid and folding top.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description

10319827
Weatherstrip ASM-F/Top RR


Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

B3160
Seal, No. 5 Bow- Replace
0.6 hr

Mean Green

and let me add....that if the top is properly adjusted it should never touch the deck lid, hence no need for the use a strip of protectant :cheers:

this is just like treating the symptoms and not the solving the cause of the symptoms :cheers:

3Vettes@Home

Thanks for the replies :cheers:

chuckster

Correct... :yesnod:

I use a business card to make the final adjustment. That is the space that the canvas at the bottom need between the paint and itself.
The only thing that actually touches is the rubber seal...

3Vettes@Home

Thanks :cheers:

jschindler

As a new convertible owner, I'm trying to keep mental notes.

Chuckster, I notice on my car the gap is actually enought that I can run the edge of a towel under it. Without going out and looking at it right now, I'd guess its close to 1/4". And I get no leaking or wind noise. In fact, the most amazing thing about the vert is that with the top and windows up it is quieter than my 01 coupe was.

chuckster

Yep, that gap is fine...YOu don't want the canvas touching the paint.. The big rubber seal under there is the only thing that should touch the deck lid. :smash:

mozin

The critical adjustment for the convertible top meeting the tonneau cover is at the left and right seams where the top canvas meets the side canvas. These two places are adjusted to just clear the paint on the tonneau cover. When adjusted this way the rest of the spacing will be wider.

Most C5 Roadsters I have examined have rub marks on both sides from these protruding seams. :cry

Bytes U

After they replace the proper seal 3VETTES make sure to adjust the top for rear clearance noted above. My dealer didn't adjust it because they didn't have a clue how to do it. :eek: Check out this link for directions. http://www.vetteguru.com/top/ It takes about 5Min's tops :cheers:

3Vettes@Home

Thanks...noted & will do :cheers:

luvinc5

Keep in mind that a convertible top will need periodic adjustment.