What do I need to do to ensure my T-Tops will have a long healthy life? and is there anyway to get it to stop hissing from the front when I go down the highway? if you need any more info, just ask.

thanks for the help

 

Rebelracer,

I've never owned a car with T-Tops.

If I did own one I would use the protective T-top covers to protect them while off the car. To stop the Hissing noise you describe you probably need to replace the weather stripping around the tops. This is a very good idea as if you are hearing the hiss of the wind, water leakage is probably not far behind. There are many sources for the weatherstripping. If you look at the top of this page there is a banner ad for Hawks, they carry these. After replacing the weatherstripping you should occasinally treat it with a rubber protectant.

Speedy

 

I have heard people say there is an adjustment in the latch holes on the body of the car. I ahve been lucky and have never had to fool with mine! To condition the seals I have used Black Magic thick silicone gel since I got the car in 89!

 

thanks for the help. I need to replace my weather striping, its getting hard and crusty.

Kyle

 

True! There are two screws holding each of the four latch holes in place. Loosen them, and move it around a little, tighten it a little and try to see how the t-tops fit until you're satisfied, and then tighten them up. 5 minute job.

 

Use Vasoline on the seals.

 

DOH.

petroleum jelly (vasoline) causes rubber to deteriorate.

 

Gee Then why do they use it on milti million dollar PLANES ???????????????? My husband is in the Military & thats what they use on the big Jets.


I have used it on my t-tops (gee all my camaros are t-topped all 4 of them) for 4-6yrs now & Have not had a problem once?????