ok so sorry if this is in the wrong forum but my drivers side t-top leaks whenever it rains really hard or if i need to power wash it and im just sick of keeping towels stacked on my seat so is there anyway to fix it? thanks

 

How is the condition of the weatherstripping? On a car that is 14 years old, I would think that may be a culprit in the leak.

 

the hole may be clogged too, take a pipe cleaner and try to clean out the hole if u can.

i know on mine, its fine when it rains, but i cant take it through any automatic car washes

 

hmm ill check the hole on it but idk i think the owner before me had the windsheild replaced cuz it stick up in the top drivers side corner

 

a GM dealership said to use ky jelly and coat the weatherstriping. This worked for me. The left over i used to wack off with. As for the powerwashing. Dont spray directly on the window/t-top meeting area. This would help. Wash the passenger side t top off from the drivers side and the drivers side from the passenger side. This will keep the water traveling over the area at low pressure.

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parents 2001 ss was less that a year and a half old and had about 7kmiles on it and it leaked.

3 steps to fix it...
1) strip it of all the mods you put on it (return to stock)
2) sell it
3) buy a hardtop!!

 

T top > hard top

 

You could make this argument i guess.... it all depends on how you look at it, for summer cruising, awesome, for beating the crap out of the car and not having leaks or visible gaps... not what you want

back on topic though... There is always the possibility that the body is somewhat twisted and that is what is throwing the seal off, though its more likely bad weather stripping if you are getting that much water in, my parent's SS would drip like once every other minute.

 

Are there any other recommended, uh, "lubricants" to treat the rubber seals with other than KY?? Any sort of rubber conditioner or something?

 

if they are shot, there is really nothing to do to get them "good" again, but silicon spray (lubricant) is what is reccommended to keep them in good shape, its worth a try to see if it helps.

 

Dont spray dircetly at the top, an get urself a garage.

 

GM super weather stripping adhesive, works great! Nasty if you get it on your fingers. I did the T Top conversion and only have one small leak when it rains hard and the car sits, driving no problems.

 

You can use black silicone to fix the leak. You will need, black silicone and non-stick plastic wrap.
1. Identify where the leak(s) are coming from.
2. Remove t-top(s)
3. Goop on a liberal amount of silicone.
4. Cover the silicone with the plastic wrap.
5. Re-install the t-top(s) and lock them in.
6. Let dry overnight.
7. Remove t-top(s)
8. Remove plastic wrap.
The silicone has now formed to the low or missing spot in the weatherstripping.
If you put a LOT of silicone, you may have to trim the excess with a razor blade.
Hope this helps.

 

I dont know how much it would help an exsisting leak, but weld in subframe connectors will prevent non-leaking cars from leaking. Ive had 3 ttop cars and none leaked in regular rain, or washing. Power washers/touchless washes would leak. Its the price we pay to Cruise "topless"