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T-Tops LEAK! Help.

Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Hi Guys,
I just bought my car, and now know that the t-tops leak.
They leak from the intersection with the front window and the door. I have attempted to silicone the cracks, and the weatherstripping looks good. Any ideas on what to try next??
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Sorry, I have a 1986 Iroc-Z Z28 Camaro.
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Congrats, you bought a third gen with T tops. lol

Seriously, it's rare to find T tops that do not leak. New seals are in order. However also check if your doors are sagging, this can cause leaks.
 
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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If they are leaking because the tops aren't clamping down tight enough, you can adjust (lower) the front and back pin receivers to tighten it down. They are held in place with two screws each, and are slotted for adjustment. You need to unscrew and pop off the trim pieces to get to them.
 
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Thanks everyone
Come to think of it my doors actually do sag some.
I will try both these ideas and see if they work.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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Hey guys. It worked.
Thank you.
 
Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Which worked?
 
Old Oct 10, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Well, it was a combination of the both. My driver side door was sagging because the washer was pulled out. And I adjusted the pin recievers and it worked perfect, no water gets through.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Well, it was a combination of the both. My driver side door was sagging because the washer was pulled out. And I adjusted the pin recievers and it worked perfect, no water gets through.
Thanks.
 
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I should probably try what 69 mentioned. I recently made the mistake of taking my Z through an automatic touchless car wash. I swear my buddy and I would have been better with the windows down
 

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