Leaking cabriolet (convertible top) / door seal in rain
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01 CLK 320 Cabriolet
Leaking cabriolet (convertible top) / door seal in rain
Car: 2001 CLK 320 Cabriolet
I have an annoying leak in the convertible I just bought - seems to be in the middle of the passenger side window, near where the convertible top seal is "hinged" to let it fold but I am not sure if the leak is at the seam itself.
Anyone have suggestions on the best way to tackle this? Visually I don't see anything particularly wrong with it, and the window seems to close tight against the seal. But I am getting a slight drip into the car under almost any rainy situation - not good coming into a south florida summer...
I have an annoying leak in the convertible I just bought - seems to be in the middle of the passenger side window, near where the convertible top seal is "hinged" to let it fold but I am not sure if the leak is at the seam itself.
Anyone have suggestions on the best way to tackle this? Visually I don't see anything particularly wrong with it, and the window seems to close tight against the seal. But I am getting a slight drip into the car under almost any rainy situation - not good coming into a south florida summer...
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c32
I'm sorry to say but it is probably best to have a dealer to install a softop seal if it is needed because the window will have to be re-adjusted and there are several ways it can move.If it is not adjusted properly then it could cause a worse water leak or wind noise. But you may not need a seal maybe just a window adjustment.
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I'm sorry to say but it is probably best to have a dealer to install a softop seal if it is needed because the window will have to be re-adjusted and there are several ways it can move.If it is not adjusted properly then it could cause a worse water leak or wind noise. But you may not need a seal maybe just a window adjustment.
Any insight into the window adjustment? As far as I can tell, the window seals are in relatively good condition. Certainly no rips/tears and the rubber is smooth and fairly plyable. I was thinking about taking the door panel off this weekend and having a look at the window mechanism - I presume I can adjust it to make the the window fit "tighter" against the seal?
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I had the same problem.
In my case , I had problem only when the rain was really heavy.
Water passes through the fabric and then the inner coat.
It does not leak through the glasses-seals, in my case.
To see if this is your case too on heavy rain, check if the inner fabric is wet. Check both sides (passengers, drivers) as for a strange reason leaks only from one random side each time.
A good spray water sealer for cabrio cars will solve the prolem(eg Wurth).
They told me it lasts about a year.
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Stelios
In my case , I had problem only when the rain was really heavy.
Water passes through the fabric and then the inner coat.
It does not leak through the glasses-seals, in my case.
To see if this is your case too on heavy rain, check if the inner fabric is wet. Check both sides (passengers, drivers) as for a strange reason leaks only from one random side each time.
A good spray water sealer for cabrio cars will solve the prolem(eg Wurth).
They told me it lasts about a year.
Regards
Stelios
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W208
AAaahhh, I forgot to say that if the problem is at glass and rubber sealer,
then some Vaseline will stop it.
Rubber absorbs Vaseline and increase the mass of the rubber sealer.
Don't put to much, as doors they may not close, if you put tons of Vaseline.
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Stelios
then some Vaseline will stop it.
Rubber absorbs Vaseline and increase the mass of the rubber sealer.
Don't put to much, as doors they may not close, if you put tons of Vaseline.
Regards
Stelios
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Excellent! Thanks. In my case is both. In heavy rain, it goes through the fabric and in any rain through the top seal on the windows.
