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Old 04-04-2006, 01:36 AM
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well theyleak a little at the top of the window is it a simple a just replacing the weather stripping? or is there more to it?
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Old 04-04-2006, 01:52 AM
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add a film of grease it will help seal it except for the heavy down pours
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Old 04-04-2006, 03:39 AM
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well theyleak a little at the top of the window is it a simple a just replacing the weather stripping? or is there more to it?
You got it. That's one of the reasons I didn't buy a T-Top Mustang. They all squeak and leak and then the gaskets are killer expensive.
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Old 04-04-2006, 03:41 AM
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I have had 2 t-top mustangs and the only thing that squeaks on them is the plastic on the t-top. My first one did not leak but the 85 GT does.
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Old 04-04-2006, 04:01 AM
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try adjusting the window in a bit. it worked on mine
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Old 04-05-2006, 01:13 AM
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how do you adjust the window?
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Old 04-05-2006, 01:19 AM
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if you get tired of the leak just sell the car to me.
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Old 04-05-2006, 01:46 AM
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ha ive only owned it for 1 rain storm!
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Old 04-05-2006, 02:24 AM
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today was my first big rain storm in the 85 and man they drip bad!!! I need to find a quick fix for this.
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