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Leaking Doors on Sunroofed Hatch

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Old 09-04-2009, 09:51 PM
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Default Leaking Doors on Sunroofed Hatch

I just got a '93 LX with a sunroof and in rain, I get a few drips from the top of both of the door. The rubber lining around the doors is in perfect condition. Where do I go from here?
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Old 09-04-2009, 09:53 PM
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even though the lining may look fine it may be compressed flat, I'd install a new seal
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Old 09-05-2009, 08:51 AM
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Here are a few places you get the door weather stripping if you decide to take that route.

http://www.foxresto.com/?p=vp&id=871

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/

http://www.cjponyparts.com/weatherstrip/c/20200000/
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That or his sunroof drains are clogged. I'd try that first.
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Old 09-05-2009, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Dj_Seph
That or his sunroof drains are clogged. I'd try that first.
The car's at my mechanic's shop right now but as soon as I get it back, I'll check it. One question though, how would clogged sunroof drains make the water come from above the door?
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Old 09-05-2009, 01:24 PM
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well have someone spray water on it while ur inside and see where its coming in at u might have to bend the door frame some roll ur window down and bend it in a little
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Old 09-05-2009, 01:40 PM
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Actually when my sunroof drains were clogged, it leaked right inside near the door. The drains are at the corners of the sunroof.
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Old 09-05-2009, 04:19 PM
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So I checked the drains for the sunroof and they were flowing properly. Then I took some weatherstripping I had leftover from an Audi I parted out in my garage and put it in place of the old worn-out door weatherstripping and the car still leaked when I hosed it down. So then I bent in the tip of the driver's door a little with the window open and it seemed to fix the problem
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good job
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Originally Posted by mjr46
good job
Thanks
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