Why is my car leaking?
07-05-2009, 10:01 PM
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Car: '88 Camaro SC/Z28
Engine: 305tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Why is my car leaking?
my t-top camaro leaks a fair amount of water when it rains onto the edge of the rear seet right behind the frond seat, by the rear pillar, and i just had the t-top gaskets replaced, and the car alsow occasionally dumps water on my lap when i get on the brakes, which is coming from the drivers side t-top right where the t-top meets the windshield. Anyone got any ideas?
07-05-2009, 10:20 PM
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Car: 1992 RS / 1989 RS
Engine: 3.1L MFI / Vortec 383 TBI
Transmission: T5 / LS-T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open / 3.73 Eaton posi
Re: Why is my car leaking?
I had to take mine back to the place that fixed the seals once or twice. I had a leak at the front just like the one you describe. The leak was actually at the front corner of the center bar, the water would enter at the corner, then run along the top of the windshield, then end up dripping on my leg. Really tough to find.
There is an adjustment for the tops behind the inner trim on the A and B pillars. If you remove the plastic trim, you can see the adjustment. You may also need to (or have it done) the windows adjusted to the seals. Most auto glass places can do that.
There is an adjustment for the tops behind the inner trim on the A and B pillars. If you remove the plastic trim, you can see the adjustment. You may also need to (or have it done) the windows adjusted to the seals. Most auto glass places can do that.
07-05-2009, 10:27 PM
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Car: '88 Camaro SC/Z28
Engine: 305tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: Why is my car leaking?
I had to take mine back to the place that fixed the seals once or twice. I had a leak at the front just like the one you describe. The leak was actually at the front corner of the center bar, the water would enter at the corner, then run along the top of the windshield, then end up dripping on my leg. Really tough to find.
There is an adjustment for the tops behind the inner trim on the A and B pillars. If you remove the plastic trim, you can see the adjustment. You may also need to (or have it done) the windows adjusted to the seals. Most auto glass places can do that.
There is an adjustment for the tops behind the inner trim on the A and B pillars. If you remove the plastic trim, you can see the adjustment. You may also need to (or have it done) the windows adjusted to the seals. Most auto glass places can do that.
thank you very much for your respnse, very helpful, as these leaks are indeed very difficuldt to find, thanks again for the help!
07-06-2009, 10:41 AM
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Re: Why is my car leaking?
I just did my t-top weather stripping on my car and I forgot to seal the 4 corners were the weather stripping comes down from the t-tops to the window tracks
. had 4 small leaks show up during the water test. put in a little bit of sealent in there and now no more leaks.
. had 4 small leaks show up during the water test. put in a little bit of sealent in there and now no more leaks.
07-07-2009, 12:15 PM
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Re: Why is my car leaking?
I just did my t-top weather stripping on my car and I forgot to seal the 4 corners were the weather stripping comes down from the t-tops to the window tracks. had 4 small leaks show up during the water test. put in a little bit of sealent in there and now no more leaks.
. had 4 small leaks show up during the water test. put in a little bit of sealent in there and now no more leaks.3M Weatherstrip Adhesive
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