searched..... i want some good info on fixing vert leaks
02-16-06, 11:34 PM
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searched..... i want some good info on fixing vert leaks
my car leaks at the top 2 corners of the window. does anyone have any good info on how to fix these leaks without replacing the seals?
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02-17-06, 10:26 AM
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replacing the seals are the only real fix.
Most of the seals are pretty shot after 10-15 years, even if the are not ripped or otherwise damaged.
The rear or the side window seals can be adjusted slightly by tweaking the support metal behind the seal, but front seals pretty much need to to be replaced.
Victoria British is probably the cheapest
Most of the seals are pretty shot after 10-15 years, even if the are not ripped or otherwise damaged.
The rear or the side window seals can be adjusted slightly by tweaking the support metal behind the seal, but front seals pretty much need to to be replaced.
Victoria British is probably the cheapest
02-17-06, 11:41 AM
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yeah i was looking for a temp fix..... im putting all my money into converting it to a manual, but i guess i will just buy the seals. i have a Victoria British catalogue somewhere around here. thanks everyone.
02-17-06, 11:56 AM
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Hmm I should probably get new seals for my vert too. Except I am putting my money into a big turbo... hell I figure if I go faster the rain won't get in anyway.. right? 
Hmm Temp fix = go faster?
Hmm Temp fix = go faster?
02-17-06, 12:25 PM
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^^^ haha
mine only leaks a little bit on the side windows...my whole top was replaced right before i bought the car. i tried to see how the rain was coming in and i cant tell. the rubber stripping looks like its touching all around but it still gets in. if i open and close the door a bit harder it makes the leak smaller. should i replace the stripping?
mine only leaks a little bit on the side windows...my whole top was replaced right before i bought the car. i tried to see how the rain was coming in and i cant tell. the rubber stripping looks like its touching all around but it still gets in. if i open and close the door a bit harder it makes the leak smaller. should i replace the stripping?
02-17-06, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by InNeedOfBoost
^^^ haha
mine only leaks a little bit on the side windows...my whole top was replaced right before i bought the car. i tried to see how the rain was coming in and i cant tell. the rubber stripping looks like its touching all around but it still gets in. if i open and close the door a bit harder it makes the leak smaller. should i replace the stripping?
mine only leaks a little bit on the side windows...my whole top was replaced right before i bought the car. i tried to see how the rain was coming in and i cant tell. the rubber stripping looks like its touching all around but it still gets in. if i open and close the door a bit harder it makes the leak smaller. should i replace the stripping?
In the rear the rear latch bars mounted on the targa section can be adjusted a minor amount (less than 1/8 inch).
This might get you close enough.
The big key to know is that the vert should be almost as quiet as a coupe with the top up and latched. There should be no wind noise coming in from the window areas. If there is, you will have leaks.
And leaks on the vert can be very problematic as where is it leaking in, may not be where you find water.
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