General Tech Good at troubleshooting? Have a non specific issue? Discuss general tech topics here.

T-Tops

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-08-2007, 12:35 PM
95greenbean's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 28
Default T-Tops

Hey guys, I've noticed a small leak in my t-tops when it rains hard... Do you guys know if this is the right partI need to fix it?

http://replacement.car-stuff.com/par...howdc=true#top
 
  #2  
Old 08-08-2007, 12:45 PM
Skyrunner's Avatar
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 108
Default RE: T-Tops

The seals for the T-tops are not simple by any means. I have had a small leak for a long time with mine and I have not yet tracked it down. Where the water comes in does not mean that is where the leak it. Does it do it under high pressure as in a car wash (something you should avoid) or in heavy rains or whenever it rains.
 
  #3  
Old 08-08-2007, 09:01 PM
t9ojetpilot's Avatar
2nd Gear member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 518
Default RE: T-Tops

[&:] i cant seem to pull up your included picture but in my experience a aeresol spray silicone will prevent water from wicking and causing leaks on the seals. this obviously wont help much for damaged pieces but ive seen it cure alot of problems as water will roll off rather than try to slide through kurt
 
  #4  
Old 08-09-2007, 12:12 AM
95greenbean's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 28
Default RE: T-Tops

Yep does it in the car wash too, gah.
I know it's hard to find, when I get in the car I notice a leak between the t-tops and windshield, i think it's like this on both sides now.




 
  #5  
Old 08-09-2007, 09:09 AM
Skyrunner's Avatar
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 108
Default RE: T-Tops

Well, I have always kept mine armoralled and they have been in perfect shape but still one side will leak, but only under severe heavy rain or car wash. I stay away from the T's at the car wash. I the silicone spray that was recommended will help a lot. The best thing is to keep those seals clean and free of dust and dirt and well lubed. They are really expensive to replace. I have had my GM dealer's body shop check mine and they can;t find the problem either. I do think though that they do not latch down as tight as they used to and thus not creating a good seal. The price we have to pay for the open air.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Adam78
70-81 General
6
11-21-2009 09:46 AM
Camaro SSuperman
2010+ General
2
09-15-2009 04:41 PM
97Z28
93-02 General
8
08-26-2008 12:34 PM
79projectZ28
70-81 General
2
10-22-2007 05:50 PM
96camarrow
Wheels, Tires and other Exterior
5
08-15-2007 12:06 AM



Quick Reply: T-Tops



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:08 PM.