C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Vert window leak

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 08:33 AM
  #1  
KzooVette's Avatar
KzooVette
Thread Starter
Racer
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
From: Seattle Eastside Washington
Default Vert window leak

When I first brought the car home, the passenger window had a tiny "drip, drip" kind of leak. In the last week, or so - it has become a "dribble" kind of leak with just washing the car.

It seems to be right at the spot in the weather stripping where the top folds (so the weather stripping is split there). Do I dare take this into the dealer?

The window seems to be tight (toe in) and high enough - and it seems like the weather stripping just isn't laying right. Any ideas?
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 12:06 PM
  #2  
Kenny94945's Avatar
Kenny94945
Le Mans Master
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 724
From: Sausalito CA
Default Re: Vert window leak (KzooGTX)

First try sliding the weatherstrips forward (or backward) there is movement.

Then "lube" lightly the weathers with die-electric grease.

Lastly, as I recall, some metal brackets can be bent and spacers installed to bring a tighter seal. A very/ very slow drip I would classify as normal.

The factory service manual offers more precise guidance.

Dealerships......use sparingly.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:51 AM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE