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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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OK i searched for this and found lots of answers but riddle me this... the ttops leak in the outer corners only and bad it seems to come in right where the ttop levers go into the body of the car. i have readjusted them amny times with not much improvement? what do i need to fix my weather striping doesnt look bad but i am uncertain? thanks of sry its a 83 camaro
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 04:16 AM
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It might not be your t-tops. I once read a topic about realigning the windows It said to re-adjust the window about 1/4" higher so that it reaches farther into the t-top. Said to stop wind noise and water.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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yeah heard of that to but there is no wind noise at all its actually a really quite ride it cost like 400 bucks to get the weatherstriping re done and i dont want to waste money any other suggestions
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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you might still want to readjust the window. yea, it SEEMS quiet to you, but whose to say you haven't just gotten accustomed to the wind noise? so i would still adjust it, you might be surprised. also, you might try trying to "reinvigorate" (is that the right word? sounds like a Herbal Essence commercial if ya ask me ) the seals using some Vaseline...

Josh
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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Search in the tech articles. I just looked and found the window adjustment post. It looks really easy. It's just a matter of taking the door panels off and then adjusting the "Window Stops" allowing the window to reach further up. Theres a photo to guide you also. Just two bolts to loosen, lift the stop about 1/4" and then tighten down. That, with the vaseline trick might do it. Also, search ebay (automotive parts: 82-92 camaro/firebird) you will find that the weather stripping is far cheaper than $400. $129 for the t-top stripping (set) and $110 for doors (set). If you purchase from the same seller the shipping cost was $7.00
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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My 93 Camaro would also leak. I found a how-to on the 4th gens and adjusted the windows. No more leaks. I never had wind noise either, but they leaked.
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