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Old 02-05-2010, 07:32 PM
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any tips on stoping the t-tops from leaking on my 97 RS
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 07:44 PM
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Depends on where they are leaking. I believe Gorn, not sure, had a post not long ago about T tops leaks and if I remember correctly, one of the fixes was to roll the window up with the door open so it would get a tighter seal around the gasket when the door closes.
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 07:58 PM
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it leaks in the middle not into the doors
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 09:21 PM
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The easy way would be silicone but the right way and more expensive way would be replace the rubber and or the latches.
 
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Old 02-05-2010, 10:41 PM
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Use some silicone grease, silicone oil is too thin. I use silicone "gear" grease in my propane powered pistols to keep the O-rings sealed tight, and whenever there is a leak, a thick layer of grease stops it for a good while. You can also use kerosene on it, but only as a last resort as the kerosene will eventually start eating the rubber away.
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 01:07 PM
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Why not just use duct tape then?
Here's what I put in your other duplicate thread...
Do you know if it's because your seals are shot (ripped or torn) or if it's a loose fitment issue? If the tops aren't pinching tight to the seals, you can lower the pin receivers on the body to tighten them down more.
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 02:35 PM
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Camaro69 does that method work on 4th gens? I took off my cap and all I saw was a little metal piece that had two bolts in it on the bottom side.
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 02:45 PM
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I made that adjustment on my old 3rd gen, the receivers were purposely slotted for that reason.
But still, even on the 4th gen the front and rear pin receivers are bolted to the t-top frame opening. That would mean that you could move it up or down, even if you needed to do some "clearancing" on the bolt hole of the receiver.
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 03:33 PM
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what do i have to adjust, the seals are fine its just not pulling down hard enough. also it seems like its set back a bit and it is leaking down the windsheild
 
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