T-Top Care
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Car: Bitchin' 92 RS
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
T-Top Care
What do I need to do to ensure my T-Tops will have a long healthy life? and is there anyway to get it to stop hissing from the front when I go down the highway? if you need any more info, just ask.
thanks for the help
thanks for the help
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Car: '90 RS Vert
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700-R4
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Rebelracer,
I've never owned a car with T-Tops.
If I did own one I would use the protective T-top covers to protect them while off the car. To stop the Hissing noise you describe you probably need to replace the weather stripping around the tops. This is a very good idea as if you are hearing the hiss of the wind, water leakage is probably not far behind. There are many sources for the weatherstripping. If you look at the top of this page there is a banner ad for Hawks, they carry these. After replacing the weatherstripping you should occasinally treat it with a rubber protectant.
Speedy
I've never owned a car with T-Tops.
If I did own one I would use the protective T-top covers to protect them while off the car. To stop the Hissing noise you describe you probably need to replace the weather stripping around the tops. This is a very good idea as if you are hearing the hiss of the wind, water leakage is probably not far behind. There are many sources for the weatherstripping. If you look at the top of this page there is a banner ad for Hawks, they carry these. After replacing the weatherstripping you should occasinally treat it with a rubber protectant.
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Car: 87 Red/Blk Bird loaded 3.4L & 700R4
Transmission: Th700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
I have heard people say there is an adjustment in the latch holes on the body of the car. I ahve been lucky and have never had to fool with mine! To condition the seals I have used Black Magic thick silicone gel since I got the car in 89!
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thanks for the help. I need to replace my weather striping, its getting hard and crusty.
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: LB9
Transmission: 700R4
Originally posted by redraif
I have heard people say there is an adjustment in the latch holes on the body of the car.
I have heard people say there is an adjustment in the latch holes on the body of the car.
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z28 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42:1
Originally posted by Krazzycowgirl
Use Vasoline on the seals.
Use Vasoline on the seals.
petroleum jelly (vasoline) causes rubber to deteriorate.
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Car: 87 Irocz, 95 Z28, 71 Z28 /RS
Engine: 355 Tpi, LT1, 355
Transmission: Auto, Auto, 4sp
Originally posted by ES87iroc
DOH.
petroleum jelly (vasoline) causes rubber to deteriorate.
DOH.
petroleum jelly (vasoline) causes rubber to deteriorate.
I have used it on my t-tops (gee all my camaros are t-topped all 4 of them) for 4-6yrs now & Have not had a problem once?????
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