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Old 07-18-2019, 04:28 PM
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320 Convertible straps

We had heavy rain & downpours here in NNJ. Wife called to say her back seat had a lot of water in it & she was worried.
It was the passenger seat, so tomorrow is clean, test, the passenger door and window seal and if all is well, give the car a good waxing and 303 waterproof the roof again.

Water was dripping in from the top near the window top at the plastic/fabric juncture. But I think the gasket is fine.
The window seems to be sealing fine when closed.
the roof had two very dark 12"(ish) "Wet" spots on it like water had soaked the area & through.
I pried away the inside fabric to reveal the metal frame. The only thing I saw was the black elastic straps are loose (I guess age) and probably should be replaced, though they seem to be screwed in via the top of the frame & getting at them might be a challenge

Anybody ever replace them?
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Those straps are attached to the back of the "water bag" which is on the side of the rear window. If the water bag is torn or not pulling properly, it could leak like that. I replaced my entire canvas and dealing will those straps in that area is a real PITA.
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Originally Posted by Rudeney
Those straps are attached to the back of the "water bag" which is on the side of the rear window. If the water bag is torn or not pulling properly, it could leak like that. I replaced my entire canvas and dealing will those straps in that area is a real PITA.
Thanks for that warm reassurance. Youv'e made my day :O

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