leaky T-tops
09-10-2002, 12:14 AM
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leaky T-tops
Where is the best place to get new weather stripping for my 83 Z28? I really need to replace it all; around the doors and the t-tops and especially the deflector piece that hangs down over the side window glass. I've talked to the GM dealer but I wonder if there is a good after market product.
09-10-2002, 03:11 PM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
whelp, from what I understand the GM strips are the best and only ones to get if you do not want to have leaks... Thats what I have and I have no leaks period!!!
Actually when I installed them I had a few drips on the back seat, I used a little 100% silicone sealant and had no probs since...
Unfortunately they recently went up in price...
John
Actually when I installed them I had a few drips on the back seat, I used a little 100% silicone sealant and had no probs since...
Unfortunately they recently went up in price...
John
09-11-2002, 07:42 AM
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Thanks for the feedback.
That's what I thought but you never know until you ask. I've tried 100% silicone on the old ones but no luck there.
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09-11-2002, 07:58 AM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
mine were not leaking between the seal and the glass, but between the seal and the body, thats where I was having problem, not now...
John
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09-12-2002, 08:51 AM
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mine also leaked from the weatherstripping and the body and some black silicone fixed all that!!
only change your weatherstripping if it is dryrotted and/or broken up..
if te rubber is in good shape then your t-tops might need to just be adjusted, or some silicone to be used...
only change your weatherstripping if it is dryrotted and/or broken up..
if te rubber is in good shape then your t-tops might need to just be adjusted, or some silicone to be used...
09-13-2002, 06:42 AM
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Car: 1982 Z-28
Engine: 5.0 w/ Holly carb
Transmission: TH-700R4
I much prefer the GM T top seals. I don't mind the price, I just don't want to ever do the job again.
My T tops stopped leaking when I installed SFCs on my '82. But I am going to replace them because after 20 years they have pretty much had it, and they both have tears in them when I got the car.
Thanx,ANDYZ28
My T tops stopped leaking when I installed SFCs on my '82. But I am going to replace them because after 20 years they have pretty much had it, and they both have tears in them when I got the car.
Thanx,ANDYZ28
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