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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 05:49 AM
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vert top leaking from the rear

Just got my top replaced, and ever since then, it leaks like a freakin siv. Im taking on a rainy day (think monsoon) it pours in a steady stream into the car. It isnt the door seals, or the a-pillar seal.

I had the door and a-pillar seals replaced, but not the main hoop, as I couldnt find a replacement for it anyway.

Leak seems to be coming from the hings on the targa. Is there supposed to be a piece of weather stripping on the targa top itself?

Sorry if its scatter brained, I spent all day trying to find a solution and have come up with absolutely nothing.
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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the hinges would be a new one, havent heard that before

if its leaking that bad did you check if they hooked the drain hoses up in the pockets?
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Drain hoses are perfect. The top was replaced maybe 5 weeks ago, so no debris build up, and they are indeed attached correctly. Its leaking from the hinges that are basically directly over your head when you sit in the car.
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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Poison, what company did you get your replacement top from?

Does the water seem to be coming from that rubber pocket?
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by NoMorePoison
Drain hoses are perfect. The top was replaced maybe 5 weeks ago, so no debris build up, and they are indeed attached correctly. Its leaking from the hinges that are basically directly over your head when you sit in the car.
Put the top down and take a pic of the hinge.
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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no rubber seal on the targa, make sure the seal on the top is perfectly lined up.
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