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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:22 AM
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ttops leaks

my cousin only replaced the drivers side t-top it looks like he forgot to put adhesive in the t-top channel that is by the windshield and the t-top weatherstrip. The t-top channel that is by the hatch side and the t-top weatherstrip.


water only leaks on my right rear seat

is there way to fix it?
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Re: ttops leaks

I also had my rear hatch seal replaced

could it be also leaking from the hatch bolts
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Re: ttops leaks

does any know how to fix this?
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Re: ttops leaks

Best thing to do is search "t-top leaks".There are several experiences & several personal fixes.
For example,mine leaked bad even after new stripping was put on.
I kept adjusting the pin guides til I was satisfied.
There are ppl who took stripping off & added caulking,RTV,& windshield sealer.
It depends on what you want//need//can do,& there's even a magazine editor installing stripping showing some tips along the way...
Check it out--
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Re: ttops leaks

Originally Posted by t-top havoc
Best thing to do is search "t-top leaks".There are several experiences & several personal fixes.
For example,mine leaked bad even after new stripping was put on.
I kept adjusting the pin guides til I was satisfied.
There are ppl who took stripping off & added caulking,RTV,& windshield sealer.
It depends on what you want//need//can do,& there's even a magazine editor installing stripping showing some tips along the way...
Check it out--
do you have a link to magizine editor installing stripping?
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Re: ttops leaks

For some odd reason I can't enter a link that can be clicked on.

Go to-

SuperChevyMagazine-

Click Technical Articles-

T-Top Blues is the article name.

This article deals with removing,cleaning,& installing new t-top stripping.
During the install,there are a few tips on where to put extra sealer in the most leak-prone areas.

Maybe this will help.
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Re: ttops leaks

Originally Posted by t-top havoc
For some odd reason I can't enter a link that can be clicked on.

Go to-

SuperChevyMagazine-

Click Technical Articles-

T-Top Blues is the article name.

This article deals with removing,cleaning,& installing new t-top stripping.
During the install,there are a few tips on where to put extra sealer in the most leak-prone areas.

Maybe this will help.
thanks dude
Is this the link that you were talking about?

http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...rip/index.html

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Re: ttops leaks

what tools do I need to repair my drivers T-Tops leak?
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 05:59 AM
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Re: ttops leaks

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