Z06 Drip Rails
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Z06 Drip Rails
I know this has been covered a lot, but I need some help. My Z06 leaks in the rain, just above the A-pillar. I have narrowed it down to the broken plastic "drip rail". I found a couple different part numbers and I am just wondering which one is correct 10331563 or 10331559? This will be for the left side on my Z06. Also, if anyone knows of a cheap source recommendations would be helpful. TIA
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I know this has been covered a lot, but I need some help. My Z06 leaks in the rain, just above the A-pillar. I have narrowed it down to the broken plastic "drip rail". I found a couple different part numbers and I am just wondering which one is correct 10331563 or 10331559? This will be for the left side on my Z06. Also, if anyone knows of a cheap source recommendations would be helpful. TIA
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Here is a thread with some part numbers, https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-moldings.html
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The part #s for the later style revised Z06/FRC drip rails are 10331562 &
10331563. They supersede 10422996 & 10422997 respectively
It was my understanding however that these have been discontinued though?... Maybe something has changed recently, but I seem to remember Z06/FRC owners going through issues of having to source good used non-cracked rails. Even when new prices were in the hundreds for each side.
10331563. They supersede 10422996 & 10422997 respectively
It was my understanding however that these have been discontinued though?... Maybe something has changed recently, but I seem to remember Z06/FRC owners going through issues of having to source good used non-cracked rails. Even when new prices were in the hundreds for each side.
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The part #s for the later style revised Z06/FRC drip rails are 10331562 &
10331563. They supersede 10422996 & 10422997 respectively
It was my understanding however that these have been discontinued though?... Maybe something has changed recently, but I seem to remember Z06/FRC owners going through issues of having to source good used non-cracked rails. Even when new prices were in the hundreds for each side.
10331563. They supersede 10422996 & 10422997 respectively
It was my understanding however that these have been discontinued though?... Maybe something has changed recently, but I seem to remember Z06/FRC owners going through issues of having to source good used non-cracked rails. Even when new prices were in the hundreds for each side.
They are still available, $295 each through the dealer, cheapest I found online was $190. Seems a bit much for just a bit of plastic, but I have to replace my driver's side since it leaks.
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I know this has been covered a lot, but I need some help. My Z06 leaks in the rain, just above the A-pillar. I have narrowed it down to the broken plastic "drip rail". I found a couple different part numbers and I am just wondering which one is correct 10331563 or 10331559? This will be for the left side on my Z06. Also, if anyone knows of a cheap source recommendations would be helpful. TIA
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From: Anthony TX
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If you have a leak from the roof/drip rail area, its most likely NOT because of the cracked drip rail.
The SEALANT that the factory installed between the roof/windshield header and the A Pillar, shrinks and cracks. You usually have to remove the seal, drip rail and get all the OLD SEALANT out and replace it with new sealant.
Bill
The SEALANT that the factory installed between the roof/windshield header and the A Pillar, shrinks and cracks. You usually have to remove the seal, drip rail and get all the OLD SEALANT out and replace it with new sealant.
Bill
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If you have a leak from the roof/drip rail area, its most likely NOT because of the cracked drip rail.
The SEALANT that the factory installed between the roof/windshield header and the A Pillar, shrinks and cracks. You usually have to remove the seal, drip rail and get all the OLD SEALANT out and replace it with new sealant.
Bill
The SEALANT that the factory installed between the roof/windshield header and the A Pillar, shrinks and cracks. You usually have to remove the seal, drip rail and get all the OLD SEALANT out and replace it with new sealant.
Bill
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From: Anthony TX
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I do not think GM stocks the drip rail any more. I believe its an obsolete part. Call Gene Culley and see if he has any. I ordered my passengers side drip rail from him a LONG LONG time ago.
Bill
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Conflicting info on Z06 drip rails
The part #s for the later style revised Z06/FRC drip rails are 10331562 &
10331563. They supersede 10422996 & 10422997 respectively
It was my understanding however that these have been discontinued though?... Maybe something has changed recently, but I seem to remember Z06/FRC owners going through issues of having to source good used non-cracked rails. Even when new prices were in the hundreds for each side.
10331563. They supersede 10422996 & 10422997 respectively
It was my understanding however that these have been discontinued though?... Maybe something has changed recently, but I seem to remember Z06/FRC owners going through issues of having to source good used non-cracked rails. Even when new prices were in the hundreds for each side.
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Bill, I put a call in to Gene and waiting for a call back as the website that shows the part number 10331562 & 10331563 says that this is not compatible with the Z06 model. I've been searching online for hours and cannot find any drip rails for the 2002 Z06. Mine are leaking like a sieve. You mentioned in a post that the actual Plastic trim/rail is not the issue but the underlaying sealant. Both sides of my trim have a 1/8" space at the top of the windshield just before it curves along to the horizontal roof line. Do you think if I carefully remove the trim and use 3m caulk rope (dum dum rope) that this will be the solution? I'm hesitant to use a permatex type sealant as this would give me one shot at it. (Probably impossible to separate the plastic trim from the sealant a 2nd time). Have you done a successful repair in this regard?