Hardtop leak?
There is a small leak on the end part of the drivers side window, where the glass meets the hardtop. It almost looks as if the hardtop isn't on correctly. I just got the car, so I don't know if the hardtop was installed wrong, or if its just not on there right, or what.
Anyways, assuming its not just on there wrong, how would I go about fixing it without making it look crappy? I was going to take it somewhere to get fixed, but I don't really know where to go or what to ask them to do...
Is there some way to seal it without making it too noticeable?
Help please.
Edit: Here are some pictures:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak1.png
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak2.png
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak3.png
Anyways, assuming its not just on there wrong, how would I go about fixing it without making it look crappy? I was going to take it somewhere to get fixed, but I don't really know where to go or what to ask them to do...
Is there some way to seal it without making it too noticeable?
Help please.
Edit: Here are some pictures:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak1.png
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak2.png
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak3.png
Originally Posted by SoMe0nE2tAlK2,Aug 24 2008, 02:49 PM
Not exactly the greatest idea but I took mine to a dealer (under warranty). Mine leaked on the driver side near the bottom.
Mines not under warranty, but I will probably do it if its not too expensive. I just want it fixed.
Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Aug 24 2008, 04:30 PM
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Have you used Shin-Etsu lubricant on your tops gaskets lately? It will "plump up" the gaskets and close up gaps.
Have you used Shin-Etsu lubricant on your tops gaskets lately? It will "plump up" the gaskets and close up gaps.
Your local Honda dealer will have it, apply sparingly at first and it may take a couple of applications. The gaskets tend to dry and shrink with age, the Shin-Etsu grease will return the gaskets to new condition and hopefully fill the gapes. If this doesn't work it could be an issue with your front strikers.
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Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Aug 24 2008, 09:26 PM
Your local Honda dealer will have it, apply sparingly at first and it may take a couple of applications. The gaskets tend to dry and shrink with age, the Shin-Etsu grease will return the gaskets to new condition and hopefully fill the gapes. If this doesn't work it could be an issue with your front strikers.
another good experience with shin etsu here. I used to get a couple drips in the car when i would wash, but after i used it hasnt leaked since. I apply it 2 times per year. Once when i take it out of winter storage and once right before i put it into winter storage. Its cheep and lasts a long time too.
-Ian
-Ian






