Convertible Seals Leaking?
11-01-2007, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeyC,Nov 1 2007, 08:09 AM
You took a converible through a car wash? 
That's a big 
As you've found out it ruins the rubber seals on the top. The water pressure is just too much for them and the chemicals used are very harsh.
That's a big As you've found out it ruins the rubber seals on the top. The water pressure is just too much for them and the chemicals used are very harsh.
only when i'm feeling lazy, which is all the time.
i think all this happend when i washed the car one time and the drivers door wasn't fully closed and the water managed to get in between the seals because before that it was fine.
11-01-2007, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TRDLiquidSilver,Nov 1 2007, 07:56 AM
i inspected the driver side rubber seals and from what i could see the adhesive connecting the seals to the metal skeleton of the top was no longer connected compared to the passenger door which was sealed tight. also there is a break in our window seals because its not one piece but two. the gap between the two seals on the driver side is bigger than the one on the passeenger side.
what i tried to do was push the seals back into the metal skeleton and it looked better but i won't know until i wash the car again. also, i plan on purchasing the grease today, i'm assuming you apply the grease to where there is rubber?
what i tried to do was push the seals back into the metal skeleton and it looked better but i won't know until i wash the car again. also, i plan on purchasing the grease today, i'm assuming you apply the grease to where there is rubber?
Why wait till the next car wash. Find a hose and spray the window (dont blast the seals, just let it wash over where the window meets). If it leaks, make some adjustments to the seal that is loose, or buy a replacement seal.
I have a front driver side seal I can sell you (my used one that is actually ok).
11-01-2007, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Sabre,Nov 1 2007, 11:21 AM
This sounds exactly like I was taking about. The gap between the seals is larger. Just slide the seal back in place (if it isnt ruined, like MickeyC pointed out).
Why wait till the next car wash. Find a hose and spray the window (dont blast the seals, just let it wash over where the window meets). If it leaks, make some adjustments to the seal that is loose, or buy a replacement seal.
I have a front driver side seal I can sell you (my used one that is actually ok).
Why wait till the next car wash. Find a hose and spray the window (dont blast the seals, just let it wash over where the window meets). If it leaks, make some adjustments to the seal that is loose, or buy a replacement seal.
I have a front driver side seal I can sell you (my used one that is actually ok).
11-02-2007, 07:13 PM
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IF it doesn't leak when driving in the rain, personally I wouldn't worry about it.
Make an effort to keep jets of water hitting the seals when you wash your car.
A couple of drops running down the inside side glass after you wash your car is nothing to complain about and can be considered normal for any convertable.
I think driving in the rain is the only true test.
Make an effort to keep jets of water hitting the seals when you wash your car.
A couple of drops running down the inside side glass after you wash your car is nothing to complain about and can be considered normal for any convertable.
I think driving in the rain is the only true test.
11-02-2007, 08:33 PM
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If it doesnt leak, or barely leaks (a few drops, like you say) when water washes over the seals, it wont leak in the rain, and a hose is a lot easier to predict when it'll happen than a rainstorm.
I'd prefer to know it wasnt leaking before I was stuck driving with it dripping all over me.
I'd prefer to know it wasnt leaking before I was stuck driving with it dripping all over me.
11-04-2007, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TRDLiquidSilver,Oct 27 2007, 09:40 AM
i hand wash my car and i've noticed the last 4 to 5 washes that there's water entering the drivers side window. intially it was a small drip that didn't bother me and now its medium size drip, the weird thing is when it rains the water never comes in, its only when i wash the car.
is this something to really worry about, is this something than happens to 1 out of 2 S2000, and should i take it to the dealer asap because i've got 25.5k on the car?
is this something to really worry about, is this something than happens to 1 out of 2 S2000, and should i take it to the dealer asap because i've got 25.5k on the car?
11-05-2007, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by flush,Nov 4 2007, 09:39 PM
do not do not do not go through drive thru car washes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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