I fixed my fuggin leaky top!!!
04-03-2009, 07:04 PM
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I fixed my fuggin leaky top!!! *NOW WITH PICS*
3 trips to the stealer and I did a $7 fix from home depot, pics tomorrow. Drinkin time!
BTW it poured like a sumbish today in Tampa and I am dry!
BTW it poured like a sumbish today in Tampa and I am dry!
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04-03-2009, 07:11 PM
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Can't wait to see this! I'm pretty sure my top was designed to leak.. Every time it gets "fixed", it ends up leaking in a different spot! Right now the only leak I have is in the top corner of the driver's door, between the door and the top... but nothing seems to be fixing that one?
04-03-2009, 08:02 PM
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I like that mine leaks, brings back memories of my CJ's. I was in a down pour with tornados yesterday with the bikini top, loved it, nostalgia yes. Yes even with my softy on, when it rains , I'll have the rear window up, I love the rain. Guess I'm in the minority though.
04-03-2009, 09:10 PM
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Aha, good to know that there's another redneck on here that appreciates the finer things in life, such as rain, beer , and a good woman. At least this redneck does anyway.
04-04-2009, 04:19 AM
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nah don't get me wrong, it isn't a huge deal but when I drive to work (suit job
) i always show up with a wet leg
Well 2 downpours and not a drop. I WILL get pictures today. Pretty much the tsb locations but 1 other spot. I think the auto seal I used is better than their pliable foam crap. it is thick, but compresses well and doesn't cause any additional openings in the top.
What we are all used to seeing (This is after a light rain)
Bought this at Home Cheapo. MD auto and Marine ridged weather stripping
The indention on the front door seal seems to be the culprit
added the weather stripping at the frame corner so when the door closes that indentation is sealed off
the other spot water got in was the gap in the front door header above the door latch, so I added some there. When you go in for the TSB on a leaky top they actually put foam here but it is very soft and after about a week it flattens out and starts leaking again.
We have been getting hella rain and wind and not a single drop to report, also took it to a car wash and use the pressure nozzle.... nada. Now I plan on pulling it all out and making a cleaner install
) i always show up with a wet leg Well 2 downpours and not a drop. I WILL get pictures today. Pretty much the tsb locations but 1 other spot. I think the auto seal I used is better than their pliable foam crap. it is thick, but compresses well and doesn't cause any additional openings in the top.
What we are all used to seeing (This is after a light rain)
Bought this at Home Cheapo. MD auto and Marine ridged weather stripping
The indention on the front door seal seems to be the culprit
added the weather stripping at the frame corner so when the door closes that indentation is sealed off
the other spot water got in was the gap in the front door header above the door latch, so I added some there. When you go in for the TSB on a leaky top they actually put foam here but it is very soft and after about a week it flattens out and starts leaking again.
We have been getting hella rain and wind and not a single drop to report, also took it to a car wash and use the pressure nozzle.... nada. Now I plan on pulling it all out and making a cleaner install
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