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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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The top of my driver's side door wont seal or get close enough to keep the wind out. Does any have this problem? As of what i know I can't find a way to adjust it except for the door striker which doesn't help much. Also does anyone know an easy way to fix the headliner that is falling off the top rear? Thanks.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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How old is the door seal? Could it be its just worn out from compression over the years?
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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i think that your weatherstripping needs to be changed to new rubbers. also have your window channel rubbers changed also. these should dramatically reduce wind noises.

as for the headliner, try using some heavy duty RTV adhesive to try and stick it back in place
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Well see thats the problem I just replaced the door seals and window channels. I looked at it and it is the frame. The black frame that holds the window channel. It doesn't close enough to keep the wind nosie out. I don't know how to fix it.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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just a sugestion, place a 2x4 inside the door from the outside and tweak the window frame twards the car. not a lot but just enough to create a better seal. i did it to mine and have no problems or side effects.
the reason i used a 2x4 to tweak the frame was the wind blew the door shut on my hand and the door wouldnt seal by my head, causing me to go crazy from wind buffeting.
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